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  • Resources from Staf Summit 2023

    Resources from Staf Summit 2023

    On Wednesday 8th March we gathered senior leaders, care experienced young people and practitioners from across the country to hear how we can adopt a trauma informed approach to housing policy and practice with care leavers. We're delighted to share the key elements of the day including presentations, photos and video content. Read more

  • Resources from Staf Summit 2021

    Resources from Staf Summit 2021

    On the 17th March 2021 over 170 delegates gathered to hear from a range of speakers as we discussed moving from Promise to Action. Here you can find speaker presentations along with useful links. Read more

  • We care: what we learned about trauma and supporting workforce wellbeing

    We care: what we learned about trauma and supporting workforce wellbeing

    At the end of October we welcomed back Tony Bloemendaal with his colleague Roland Verdow to Scotland to support us as we explored trauma-sensitive care giving and workforce wellbeing. Here's what we learned. Read more

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Resources from Staf Summit 2023

Resources from Staf Summit 2023

On Wednesday 8th March we gathered senior leaders, care experienced young people and practitioners from across the country to hear how we can adopt a trauma informed approach to housing policy and practice with care leavers. We're delighted to share the key elements of the day including presentations, photos and video content. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2023

Updated: 29th March, 2023

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from Staf National Conference 2022

Resources from Staf National Conference 2022

On Wednesday 23rd November 2023 we held our first in person Conference for almost 3 years at the Stirling Court Hotel where we discussed relationships, friendships and connection. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2022

Updated: 12th December, 2022

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from Staf Summit 2022

Resources from Staf Summit 2022

On Wednesday 9th March 22 we held our third, and second online, Summit. Here you will find snapshots of each session including presentations and useful links. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2022

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from Staf National Conference 2021

Resources from Staf National Conference 2021

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Published: 2nd December, 2021

Updated: 7th December, 2021

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from Staf Summit 2021

Resources from Staf Summit 2021

On the 17th March 2021 over 170 delegates gathered to hear from a range of speakers as we discussed moving from Promise to Action. Here you can find speaker presentations along with useful links. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from Staf National Conference 2020

Resources from Staf National Conference 2020

Highlights, speaker information and links to presentations and external resourced from Staf's first ever virtual National Conference. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2020

Updated: 15th March, 2021

Author: Marion Willshaw

Resources from the Staf Summit

Resources from the Staf Summit

In this blog you can find resources from a range of speakers at the Staf Summit, centred on relationship-based practice and whole-systems change. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Author: Lewis Macleod

Trauma-Informed Practice in Action: Interviews from the 'We Care Conference'

Trauma-Informed Practice in Action: Interviews from the 'We Care Conference'

View videos from Aberlour, Linkliving and Seamab about how they have embedded trauma-informed practice across their organisations. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 29th January, 2020

Author: Lewis Macleod

We care: what we learned about trauma and supporting workforce wellbeing

We care: what we learned about trauma and supporting workforce wellbeing

At the end of October we welcomed back Tony Bloemendaal with his colleague Roland Verdow to Scotland to support us as we explored trauma-sensitive care giving and workforce wellbeing. Here's what we learned. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2020

Author: Pamela Graham

National Conference 2018 - Healing from Trauma and Moving On

National Conference 2018 - Healing from Trauma and Moving On

Following on from our National Conference 2018, 'Healing from Trauma and Moving On', here you will find some resources from the day, including speaker presentations as well as books and videos mentioned during the day. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Top 5 Take-Aways from the Managers’ Forum

Top 5 Take-Aways from the Managers’ Forum

At our Managers' Forum we had some vibrant discussion about practice issues within the sector. Check our top 5 take-aways from discussions here! Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Trauma, Loss and Attachment: What does this mean for us?

Trauma, Loss and Attachment: What does this mean for us?

Judy Furnivall (Service Development Consultancy Lead at CELCIS) joined us at our Practitioners' Gathering in March 2017 and led us as we reflected on the issues of trauma, loss, attachment and resilience for the young people we support. Find out more and download her presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

The Ethics and Impacts of Life Story Approaches

The Ethics and Impacts of Life Story Approaches

Charis delivered an engaging and interactive workshop based on short filmed interviews with young people. Delegates were encouraged to consider the conditions under which they would share their own personal stories and painful memories. Find out more and download Charis' presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

What does a really good care system look like?

What does a really good care system look like?

Saffron Rohan and Simone Smith led a session on 'What does a really good care system look like?' at our Annual Conference 2017. This fun and interactive session encouraged active discussion and participation. Find out more and download their presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Why are we still getting it wrong for girls?

Why are we still getting it wrong for girls?

In this fascinating workshop, Carole Dearie asked 'Why are we still getting it wrong for girls?' at our Annual Conference 2017. She explained how challenging girls use relational aggression and why trauma group work with girls is such a bad idea. Find out more about this workshop and download the presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

The quickest, easiest way is not necessarily the richest

The quickest, easiest way is not necessarily the richest

Leni Rademacher and Shae Stewart facilitated one of the workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, giving a detailed breakdown of how Falkirk Children's Services developed its Continuing Care operational guidance in response to the legislation. Find out more and download their presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

The Lost List

The Lost List

Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive for Criminal Justice Scotland, joined us at our Annual Conference 2017. Her session focused on how the failure to prioritise prevention leads to an entrenched deprivation and low aspiration. Find out more about Karyn and download her presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

What Would It Take - Adventurous Social Work

What Would It Take - Adventurous Social Work

During our Annual Conference 2017, Tim Keilty gave us his unique insights on the topic of 'What would it take - adventurous social work'. Find out more and download his presentation. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Adversity, Attachment and Relationships

Adversity, Attachment and Relationships

Insights from the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences. At our Summer Conference in May 2017, we were joined by Dr Michael Smith, Associate Medical Director, Mental Health and Addictions at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Nothing Less Will Do: Report

Nothing Less Will Do: Report

Our 2017 Annual Conference was held at COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh, with the theme 'Nothing Less Will Do'. Read our report. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

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  • Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation.

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    GIRFEC (or Getting it Right for Every Child) is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people by offering the right help at the right time for the right people. Find out more about the GIRFEC approach.

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    Staf has always had the voice of care-experienced young people at its heart. From the Debate Project to Project Return, The Real Toolkit and Youth Justice Voices our young people's voices have always influenced our work. Find out more about the voice of care-experienced young people.

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