Reading List

The resources below support this course on the CBT five-part model and its application to stress in children's homes. They combine workplace stress guidance, NHS self-help materials and statutory references so learners can link personal stress management with safe, reflective practice in residential care.

Children's Homes Practice Context

• Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards: Statutory guidance for England covering the Quality Standards, leadership, safeguarding, positive relationships, staff support and the 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, emotional wellbeing and multi-agency support.

Workplace Stress and Workforce Wellbeing

• HSE: work-related stress: Guidance for employers and workers on identifying risk factors and preventing and managing stress at work.
• NHS: stress: Clear information on common stress signs, practical coping steps and when to seek help.
• NHS Every Mind Matters: NHS wellbeing advice and self-help resources for use alongside workplace support and supervision.
• 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: Guidance for Northern Ireland on workplace stress, its causes and available support.

Technique-Specific Reading

• NHS: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): Overview of CBT and how thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviour interact.
• NHS self-help guides, tools and activities: Self-help materials suitable for use with workplace support and reflective supervision.
• NHS Inform: stress: Stress information and practical self-help from NHS Scotland.

Four-Nations References

• Wales: National Minimum Standards for children's homes: Standards for children's homes in Wales to inform practice adaptations in Welsh services.
• Northern Ireland: children's homes standards: RQIA standards for children's homes in Northern Ireland.