Donald Forrester
@donaldforrester.bsky.social
Social work academic- Director of CASCADE at Cardiff University, Research Director of Better Childhoods Centre, University College Copenhagen
Research what works and why in child welfare- particularly interested in direct practice and new methods
Research what works and why in child welfare- particularly interested in direct practice and new methods
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NIHR Research Programme for Social Care has a special call out for research in Children's Social Care - www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rpsc.... It's worth checking out!
www.nihr.ac.uk
June 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NIHR Research Programme for Social Care has a special call out for research in Children's Social Care - www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rpsc.... It's worth checking out!
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A basic income pilot in Wales focused on care leavers and gave them the support to begin their adult lives that many take for granted.
Care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
www.bigissue.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
A basic income pilot in Wales focused on care leavers and gave them the support to begin their adult lives that many take for granted.
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This exciting, innovative new Improving Care Experiences Consultant role brings together expertise on transitions into adulthood for young people with care experience and supporting local authorities to improve services. Find out more: buff.ly/LX1qSvR
June 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This exciting, innovative new Improving Care Experiences Consultant role brings together expertise on transitions into adulthood for young people with care experience and supporting local authorities to improve services. Find out more: buff.ly/LX1qSvR
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Motivational Interviewing is at the heart of our practice. The Multi-disciplinary #Familysafeguarding Team use MI skills to create a collaborative, reflective working environment. Parents are empowered to identify & resolve difficulties and make sustained changes for themselves and their children.
April 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Motivational Interviewing is at the heart of our practice. The Multi-disciplinary #Familysafeguarding Team use MI skills to create a collaborative, reflective working environment. Parents are empowered to identify & resolve difficulties and make sustained changes for themselves and their children.
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#Motivationalinterviewing provides the #Familysafeguarding multi-agency team with a common ‘shared language’ and rationale, including concepts, tools and techniques that are seen as positive, helpful and achievable to put into practice.
April 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#Motivationalinterviewing provides the #Familysafeguarding multi-agency team with a common ‘shared language’ and rationale, including concepts, tools and techniques that are seen as positive, helpful and achievable to put into practice.
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We published a great book on this by @donaldforrester.bsky.social & others! uk.jkp.com/products/mot...
Motivational Interviewing for Working with Children and Families
Drawing on 20 years of practical experience, research and teaching in the field, this book is a comprehensive guide on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child protection and family social w...
uk.jkp.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We published a great book on this by @donaldforrester.bsky.social & others! uk.jkp.com/products/mot...
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Prof Donald Forrester @donaldforrester.bsky.social on #MakingConnections by Jan Horwath: "This delightful compendium of creative ways to work with children, parents and carers is an incredible treasure trove of resources for any professional" www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Conne...
March 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Prof Donald Forrester @donaldforrester.bsky.social on #MakingConnections by Jan Horwath: "This delightful compendium of creative ways to work with children, parents and carers is an incredible treasure trove of resources for any professional" www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Conne...
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HOW MIGHT SHARED DECISION-MAKING MEETINGS REDUCE THE NEED FOR CHILDREN TO BE IN CARE? A RAPID REALIST REVIEW
Stabler, L. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
Stabler, L. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
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January 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
HOW MIGHT SHARED DECISION-MAKING MEETINGS REDUCE THE NEED FOR CHILDREN TO BE IN CARE? A RAPID REALIST REVIEW
Stabler, L. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
Stabler, L. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
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IMPLEMENTING SCHWARTZ ROUNDS IN CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE: ENABLERS AND BARRIERS
Wilkins, D. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
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doi.org/10.1177/1468...
Wilkins, D. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
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January 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
IMPLEMENTING SCHWARTZ ROUNDS IN CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE: ENABLERS AND BARRIERS
Wilkins, D. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
Wilkins, D. et al (2025) / Journal of Social Work
#openaccess #socialwork
doi.org/10.1177/1468...
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Our paper on training students to use motivational interviewing in their practice learning has just been published in the latest issue of Social Work Education (open access): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Implementing motivational interviewing in adult mental health social work practice: an analysis of postgraduate student assessed placement reports
Motivational interviewing is commonly taught on social work qualifying programmes as it is a core skill which practitioners can use in a variety of practice settings. However, the extent to which s...
www.tandfonline.com
December 20, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Our paper on training students to use motivational interviewing in their practice learning has just been published in the latest issue of Social Work Education (open access): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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I was attendance/safeguarding lead in a LA until 2011. I raised issues with DfE at various meetings/ events about EHE and the need for registration in the context of children missing education. DfE were, it seemed, running scared of the Education Otherwise lobby.
December 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM
I was attendance/safeguarding lead in a LA until 2011. I raised issues with DfE at various meetings/ events about EHE and the need for registration in the context of children missing education. DfE were, it seemed, running scared of the Education Otherwise lobby.
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Pleased to see our (Nina Maxwell, Tom Slater & me) 2018 research review for @cascaderesearch.bsky.social on 'parental alienation' cited in the new guidance www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and...
Family Justice Council has published ‘Guidance on responding to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienating behaviour’ - Courts an...
Find out more about the guidance, which follows one of the largest consultations in the FJC’s history
www.judiciary.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Pleased to see our (Nina Maxwell, Tom Slater & me) 2018 research review for @cascaderesearch.bsky.social on 'parental alienation' cited in the new guidance www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and...
The killing of Sara Sharif is yet another time when home schooling is used to hide serious abuse. Home Schooling should not be allowed when there are serious concerns about children
Our Report on the evidence:
cascadewales.org/wp-content/u...
Our Report on the evidence:
cascadewales.org/wp-content/u...
cascadewales.org
December 12, 2024 at 8:52 AM
The killing of Sara Sharif is yet another time when home schooling is used to hide serious abuse. Home Schooling should not be allowed when there are serious concerns about children
Our Report on the evidence:
cascadewales.org/wp-content/u...
Our Report on the evidence:
cascadewales.org/wp-content/u...
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This is so mistaken and perverse. We need a BAN on driven grouse shooting. Not licensing, which gives a stamp of approval to an activity that will always be destructive and cruel.
What is the RSPB for?
What is the RSPB for?
We need grouse moor licensing in England now.
It's time for new legislation to make it happen.
It's time for new legislation to make it happen.
It is a Time for Change in places like the Dark Peak. Grouse moor licensing can be a win-win solution to what so many are calling for - sustainable land management and more nature in our uplands.
👉 Watch our new film to find out why: youtu.be/risNQF5E9r0
👉 Watch our new film to find out why: youtu.be/risNQF5E9r0
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
This is so mistaken and perverse. We need a BAN on driven grouse shooting. Not licensing, which gives a stamp of approval to an activity that will always be destructive and cruel.
What is the RSPB for?
What is the RSPB for?
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Danish parenting tests under fire after baby removed from Greenlandic mother
Danish parenting tests under fire after baby removed from Greenlandic mother
Campaigners say psychometric tests are discriminatory amid protests over case of Keira Alexandra Kronvold
Denmark is under pressure to stop subjecting Greenlandic people to “parenting competency” tests that campaigners say discriminate against them, amid…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Danish parenting tests under fire after baby removed from Greenlandic mother
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NB has landed in Bluesky 🦋
November 25, 2024 at 4:43 PM
NB has landed in Bluesky 🦋
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New Lancet paper 'The cost of not investing in the first 1000 days'.
Cites our Cochrane review on preschool-based feeding programmes in socio-economically deprived settings.
FEED STARVING CHILDREN in a timely way. Later (when they're older) may be too late.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪
Cites our Cochrane review on preschool-based feeding programmes in socio-economically deprived settings.
FEED STARVING CHILDREN in a timely way. Later (when they're older) may be too late.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪
The cost of not investing in the next 1000 days: implications for policy and practice
Building on the evidence from the first paper in this Series highlighting the fundamental
importance of healthy and nurturing environments for children's growth and development
in the next 1000 days (...
www.thelancet.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:34 AM
New Lancet paper 'The cost of not investing in the first 1000 days'.
Cites our Cochrane review on preschool-based feeding programmes in socio-economically deprived settings.
FEED STARVING CHILDREN in a timely way. Later (when they're older) may be too late.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪
Cites our Cochrane review on preschool-based feeding programmes in socio-economically deprived settings.
FEED STARVING CHILDREN in a timely way. Later (when they're older) may be too late.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪
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Come to PFAN's webinar
Parent Advocacy: From research to doing
on Friday 29th November 4pm-6pm Online. Speakers inc. Alasdair Smith, Director of Children’s Services at Southwark Council who initiated & oversaw implementation of Parent-to-parent peer advocacy
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-adv...
Parent Advocacy: From research to doing
on Friday 29th November 4pm-6pm Online. Speakers inc. Alasdair Smith, Director of Children’s Services at Southwark Council who initiated & oversaw implementation of Parent-to-parent peer advocacy
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-adv...
Parent Advocacy: From research to doing
We will be talking about all different aspects of parent advocacy, from research to support and setting it up.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Come to PFAN's webinar
Parent Advocacy: From research to doing
on Friday 29th November 4pm-6pm Online. Speakers inc. Alasdair Smith, Director of Children’s Services at Southwark Council who initiated & oversaw implementation of Parent-to-parent peer advocacy
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-adv...
Parent Advocacy: From research to doing
on Friday 29th November 4pm-6pm Online. Speakers inc. Alasdair Smith, Director of Children’s Services at Southwark Council who initiated & oversaw implementation of Parent-to-parent peer advocacy
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-adv...
Recent paper- with unexpected and puzzling results. No surprise many parents were anxious or depressed. Did not expect lower levels of empathy and skill from workers with those parents
Maybe unempathic workers increase parental anxiety and depression?
www.emerald.com/insight/cont...
Maybe unempathic workers increase parental anxiety and depression?
www.emerald.com/insight/cont...
Measuring levels of family stress and engagement in child protection social work: an explorative analysis of parental stress and social worker practice skills
| Emerald Insight
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www.emerald.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Recent paper- with unexpected and puzzling results. No surprise many parents were anxious or depressed. Did not expect lower levels of empathy and skill from workers with those parents
Maybe unempathic workers increase parental anxiety and depression?
www.emerald.com/insight/cont...
Maybe unempathic workers increase parental anxiety and depression?
www.emerald.com/insight/cont...
Last days of Autumn - beautiful walk this morning
November 17, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Last days of Autumn - beautiful walk this morning
Is there any better Sunday morning album than Dusty in Memphis? 🎶
November 17, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Is there any better Sunday morning album than Dusty in Memphis? 🎶
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Looks like the social work crew are starting to arrive on here, so I've had a first go at making a starter pack. Let me know if you want adding on, plenty of room for everyone! go.bsky.app/56PBom2
November 11, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Looks like the social work crew are starting to arrive on here, so I've had a first go at making a starter pack. Let me know if you want adding on, plenty of room for everyone! go.bsky.app/56PBom2
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Xodus! Hello 👋 Hoping to connect with the #socialwork #socialcare community here on Bluesky 😊
November 15, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Xodus! Hello 👋 Hoping to connect with the #socialwork #socialcare community here on Bluesky 😊
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Exciting first post on here. Check out a paper I had the pleasure of working on. I'm super proud of it. The power and potential of space and place in family group conferencing: Reimagining the role of the venue in child protection practice -https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14733250241301829
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November 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Exciting first post on here. Check out a paper I had the pleasure of working on. I'm super proud of it. The power and potential of space and place in family group conferencing: Reimagining the role of the venue in child protection practice -https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14733250241301829
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Hello
I’ve joined here as part of the #Xodus from Twitter and am looking forward to connecting on here with old Twitter friends and new
#socialwork
#academic
#academia
#phdchat
#socialcare
#childprotection
I’ve joined here as part of the #Xodus from Twitter and am looking forward to connecting on here with old Twitter friends and new
#socialwork
#academic
#academia
#phdchat
#socialcare
#childprotection
November 15, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Hello
I’ve joined here as part of the #Xodus from Twitter and am looking forward to connecting on here with old Twitter friends and new
#socialwork
#academic
#academia
#phdchat
#socialcare
#childprotection
I’ve joined here as part of the #Xodus from Twitter and am looking forward to connecting on here with old Twitter friends and new
#socialwork
#academic
#academia
#phdchat
#socialcare
#childprotection