Professional curiosity resources

A collection of resources that introduce professional curiosity, along with useful webinars and lunch and learns.

About professional curiosity

Emily Smith, Research in Practice Research and Development Officer, delves deeper into the topic and reflects on how practitioners might develop their practice.

What is professional curiosity? - Research in Practice

Professional curiosity - guidance for practitioners

This guidance raises awareness of the need for professional curiosity or respectful uncertainty as it is sometimes called, it is designed to help practitioners spot the signs of when a parent or carer may be using disguised compliance; and advise where and how to access help and services.

Read Professional Curiosity Guidance September 2022

You should also read our quick guide to professional curiosity.

Professional curiosity learning session

Professional Curiosity learning session (YouTube video)

Webinar

On Day 1 of Safeguarding Adults Week 2024 CSAB launched a webinar to tie in with the Day 1 theme, the webinar supports practitioners to understand Professional Curiosity, you can watch it here

CSAB Webinar - Professional Curiosity

SAB toolkit

This toolkit developed by members of the SAB Manager Network, is intended to prompt professional curiosity and can be used as required and to complement local resources.

SAB Manager Network Professional Curiosity.pdf (PDF, 61.55KB)