Reading List

The resources below support this course on using self-compassion to manage stress and self-criticism in children's homes. They combine workplace stress guidance, NHS self-help material and children's homes references so staff can link personal stress management with safe, reflective practice.

Children's Homes Practice Context

• Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards: Statutory guidance for England on the Quality Standards, leadership, protection, positive relationships, staff support and the day-to-day purpose of children's homes.
• Ofsted SCCIF: children's homes: Inspection guidance for children's homes in England, relevant to wellbeing, supervision, safeguarding and outcomes for children.
• NICE guideline NG212: looked-after children and young people: Guidance on supporting looked-after children and young people, including relationships, participation and emotional wellbeing.

Workplace Stress and Workforce Wellbeing

• HSE: work-related stress: Employer and worker guidance on stress risk factors, prevention and management at work.
• NHS: stress: Plain-language information on stress signs, coping strategies and when to seek help.
• NHS Every Mind Matters: NHS mental wellbeing advice and self-help resources that support stress management outside formal therapy.
• SSSC: workforce wellbeing: Wellbeing resources for social service staff in Scotland.
• Social Care Wales: health and well-being resources: Wellbeing resources for social care workers and employers in Wales.
• nidirect: workplace stress: Northern Ireland public guidance on workplace stress, causes and support routes.

Technique-Specific Reading

• NHS: stress: Information about stress signs, coping and support.
• NHS self-help guides, tools and activities: Self-help resources for low mood, anxiety, stress and wellbeing.
• NHS: mindfulness: Mindfulness guidance that supports the noticing component of self-compassion.

Four-Nations References

• Wales: National Minimum Standards for children's homes: Standards for children's homes in Wales, useful when adapting practice examples to Welsh services.
• Northern Ireland: children's homes standards: RQIA standards for children's homes in Northern Ireland.