Ruta Buivydaite
Biographic Data
| ID | 4415016 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ruta Buivydaite |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ruta |
| FAMILY NAME | Buivydaite |
| SIGNATURE | BUIVYDAITE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Experimental Psychology University of Oxford Oxford UK |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8258-2280 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Children’s experience of a new approach to family safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children’s social care services
The Family Solutions Plus (FSP) model introduced in November 2020 in Oxfordshire aims to improve outcomes for children and families involved with children’s social services. This study draws on retrospective interviews with 19 children engaged with the Oxfordshire Children’s Social Service (OCSS), to compare children’s experiences of social work engagement before and after the introduction of FSP model. The interviews were analyzed using thematic…
The impact of a new approach to family safeguarding in social care: Initial findings from an analysis of routine data
Child safeguarding services intervene when a child is at risk of serious emotional or physical harm. Oxfordshire County Council is implementing a new approach to child safeguarding (Family Solutions Plus [FSP]) with a greater focus on whole family support and reducing the need for foster care. We sampled two cohorts of children closed within 1 year and examined the time spent in services. The sample included 474 children entering services before …
Parent's Experience of a New Approach to Family Safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children Social Care Services
The Family Safeguarding Practice (FSP) framework represents a major shift in the approach to family safeguarding and services, with a much greater emphasis on empowering and supporting the family to be able to care for their child safely and independently. The aim of the study was to understand the impact of the new model to family's experience with children social services and what parts of the model were helpful or challenging. We recruited par…
Staff experience of a new approach to family safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children's Social Care Services
This paper presents the findings from a qualitative study that sought to understand the experiences of frontline staff working in Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Children's Social Care Services and their views on a new family safeguarding model (Family Solutions Plus). Focus group interviews were conducted with 20 frontline staff and managers in different teams across OCC Children's Social Care Services using video conferencing software. Themati…
Understanding the Impact of a New Approach to the Safeguarding of Children at Risk: An Evaluation Protocol
This project has been registered with the OCC as a service evaluation. The qualitative studies will seek ethical approval from Oxford University Ethics Committee. A local data sharing agreement will govern the transfer of quantitative data. Results will be disseminated through newsletters, community forums, professional publications and conference presentations to national and international audiences
Executive function in HIV-affected children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analyses
Staff experience of a new approach to family safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children's Social Care Services
This paper presents the findings from a qualitative study that sought to understand the experiences of frontline staff working in Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Children's Social Care Services and their views on a new family safeguarding model (Family Solutions Plus). Focus group interviews were conducted with 20 frontline staff and managers in different teams across OCC Children's Social Care Services using video conferencing software. Themati…
The impact of a new approach to family safeguarding in social care: Initial findings from an analysis of routine data
Child safeguarding services intervene when a child is at risk of serious emotional or physical harm. Oxfordshire County Council is implementing a new approach to child safeguarding (Family Solutions Plus [FSP]) with a greater focus on whole family support and reducing the need for foster care. We sampled two cohorts of children closed within 1 year and examined the time spent in services. The sample included 474 children entering services before …
Understanding the Impact of a New Approach to the Safeguarding of Children at Risk: An Evaluation Protocol
This project has been registered with the OCC as a service evaluation. The qualitative studies will seek ethical approval from Oxford University Ethics Committee. A local data sharing agreement will govern the transfer of quantitative data. Results will be disseminated through newsletters, community forums, professional publications and conference presentations to national and international audiences
Executive function in HIV-affected children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analyses
Understanding the Impact of a New Approach to the Safeguarding of Children at Risk: An Evaluation Protocol
This project has been registered with the OCC as a service evaluation. The qualitative studies will seek ethical approval from Oxford University Ethics Committee. A local data sharing agreement will govern the transfer of quantitative data. Results will be disseminated through newsletters, community forums, professional publications and conference presentations to national and international audiences
Staff experience of a new approach to family safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children's Social Care Services
This paper presents the findings from a qualitative study that sought to understand the experiences of frontline staff working in Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Children's Social Care Services and their views on a new family safeguarding model (Family Solutions Plus). Focus group interviews were conducted with 20 frontline staff and managers in different teams across OCC Children's Social Care Services using video conferencing software. Themati…
The impact of a new approach to family safeguarding in social care: Initial findings from an analysis of routine data
Child safeguarding services intervene when a child is at risk of serious emotional or physical harm. Oxfordshire County Council is implementing a new approach to child safeguarding (Family Solutions Plus [FSP]) with a greater focus on whole family support and reducing the need for foster care. We sampled two cohorts of children closed within 1 year and examined the time spent in services. The sample included 474 children entering services before …
Parent's Experience of a New Approach to Family Safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children Social Care Services
The Family Safeguarding Practice (FSP) framework represents a major shift in the approach to family safeguarding and services, with a much greater emphasis on empowering and supporting the family to be able to care for their child safely and independently. The aim of the study was to understand the impact of the new model to family's experience with children social services and what parts of the model were helpful or challenging. We recruited par…
Children’s experience of a new approach to family safeguarding in Oxfordshire Children’s social care services
The Family Solutions Plus (FSP) model introduced in November 2020 in Oxfordshire aims to improve outcomes for children and families involved with children’s social services. This study draws on retrospective interviews with 19 children engaged with the Oxfordshire Children’s Social Service (OCSS), to compare children’s experiences of social work engagement before and after the introduction of FSP model. The interviews were analyzed using thematic…
Child Abuse and Trauma (5 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (5 works) · Safeguarding (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Child protection (2 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Social care (2 works)