Chronologies
Chronologies are a core component of social work. They are a key way of recording and understanding the sequence of a person’s life, their support and the decisions they have taken (and the decisions others have taken about them). Improving chronology practice is important across all areas of social work and therefore, the resources in this section might have wider relevance than Adult Support and Protection alone.
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Chronologies as relational tools: The anti-oppression lens (Reflective presentation)
Recently added2 Oct 2026This presentation accompanies the video Chronologies as relational tools: The anti-oppression lens. It gathers themes and reflections from…
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Chronologies as relational tools: The anti-oppression lens
Recently added2 Oct 2026In this video, Davie Donaldson (Iriss) considers chronologies through an anti-oppressive lens. The presentation, to the National Chronologies…
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Implementing Chronologies Across the Lifespan: A Practical Toolkit for Partnerships (Draft for comment)
Recently added24 Sep 2026This is a draft framework to support leaders, practitioners and multi-agency partners to make chronologies live, analytical, person-centred…
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Every Story Matters: A national blueprint for strengthening chronology practice in Scotland (Draft for comment)
Recently added24 Sep 2026This resource outlines a national blueprint for strengthening chronology practice in Scotland. It sets out a strategic vision,…
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National Chronologies Group: Members Welcome Pack
7 Aug 2026This welcome pack outlines helpful information around the main areas of development under the governance of the National…
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Chronology: seven-minute briefing (West Dumbartonshire)
15 Jul 2026This 7-minute briefing is a short guide to improved chronology practice. It defines chronologies, outlines their purpose, and…
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Chronology seven-minute briefing guidance note (Ayrshire)
15 Jul 2026This 7-minute practice briefing assists practitioners in compiling chronologies and using them as a tool to improve outcomes.…
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Single and multi-agency child chronology: Good practice guidance (Fife)
10 Jun 2026This guidance aims to support practitioners to understand and recognise the important key requirements in the formulation of…
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Developing chronology skills (Aberdeen City)
6 May 2026This presentation contains both exercises and reflection points, and supports social workers to: understand the value and purpose…
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Chronology conversations: National Chronology Group
24 Mar 2026This podcast captures a conversation between members of the National Chronology Group. Aspects of chronology practice discussed include…
