Ep 018: 3 Strategies for Tighter Use of Language & Labels in your Review

So many of us in the world of reviews are ready to leave behind the use of loose terms or stock phrases which detract from a sharp analysis. At best they can be  irritating. At worst they are confusing, misleading or utterly baffling. We all have to use subjective language at times, but we can back it up with fact in a way that's not too wordy or time consuming. In this episode you will hear more talk about this not being confined to language used in practice on the ground, but also in reviews. This is not judgement, it's full ownership of the fact that it starts with each of us. If this is of interest to you please do download the FREE resource sheet below. Links & References from the show : Complexity and challenge: a triennial analysis of SCRs 2014-2017 (publishing.service.gov.uk) BASW Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Annual Report, May 2021 About Donna Ohdedar: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Find out more about SILP School here Join the Facebook group here Find Donna on LinkedIn here  Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP