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Latest updates

This page shares project updates, useful sector links, and materials that support safe, values-led practice and restraint reduction in residential child care.


Latest updates

Project update: survey planning is underway

Posted: 12 Feb 2026 Category: Project update

We're developing the online survey with input from residential care workers and partners to ensure it is clear, relevant and quick to complete. We'll share the survey launch date here as soon as it's confirmed.

Stakeholder conversations: what "restraint reduction" looks like in practice

Posted: 27 Jan 2026 Category: Learning

Early conversations highlight the importance of relationship-based practice, predictable routines, and team reflection when supporting children and young people in distress.

Looking ahead: provider collaboration phase (5 providers)

Posted: 10 Dec 2025 Category: What's happening

We will work with five care providers to explore what is working when restraint is avoided, and to mobilise practice-knowledge across the sector.


Upcoming (dates to be confirmed)

  • Online briefing session: Introduction to the project and ways to get involved
  • Survey co-design check-in: Making sure the survey is fit for purpose
  • Learning webinar: What helps teams avoid restraint in moments of distress

Resource library

Practice and reflection (examples)

  • Quick guide: creating calm and predictable routines (PDF) (coming soon)
  • Team reflection prompts after incidents (PDF) (coming soon)
  • De-escalation checklist for shift handovers (PDF) (coming soon)

Training and learning (examples)

  • Micro-learning: supporting distress without restraint (Video) (coming soon)
  • Workshop slides: values-led practice in RCC (PPT) (coming soon)
  • Reading list: restraint reduction and relational practice (PDF) (coming soon)


Stay in touch

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