The summary draws on the evaluations of Innovation Programme projects published in 2017 by the Department for Education; on programme learning events on social work practice and systems; and on the on-the-ground experiences of projects. The summary is published by the DfE and Spring Consortium, drawn from Rees Centre, which led the evaluation.
In light of rising demand and reducing resources for children's services, it is imperative for local authorities to invest in systems and processes that best support practitioners to work effectively with children and families.
Different social work models are based on a range of theories and approaches, including systemic practice, restorative practice and motivational interviewing, and models like Signs of Safety, Pace and Family Group Conferencing.
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