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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National Chronologies Group: Members Welcome Pack
Recently added7 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…
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Leading chronology improvement: a conversation (Moray / Iriss)
24 Mar 2026This podcast is a conversation between Vicki Low (Moray) and Ellen Daly (Iriss). Vicki talks to Ellen about…
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Practice tool: Completing social work chronologies
2 Mar 2026This guide aims to support social workers and their managers to navigate chronologies. It provides an overview of…
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Chronologies: Reflective practice session (Dundee)
8 Dec 2025This learning material supports the development and delivery of reflective practice sessions on chronologies. The session aims to…
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Practice guide to chronologies in adult social work services (Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership)
8 Dec 2025This guidance has been developed to support practitioners across adult social work services in Aberdeen to use chronologies…
