Publications

Support Time & Recovery (STR) Competence Framework

This best practice guidance sets out the competence framework for Support Time & Recovery (STR) workers in mental health services, including a summary of the background, purpose and development of the competence framework.

Colin Wright and John Allcock, National Institute for Mental Health (June 2008)

Justice Sector Qualifications Strategy (SQS)

The Justice Sector Qualifications Strategy outlines the vision for the future of qualifications and learning in the Justice Sector.  Its purpose is to drive the review and development of vocational qualifications in the sector ensuring demand-led provision of qualifications across all four UK nations. 

Colin Wright, Skills for Justice (March 2008)

The European Manager

This research study was based on a survey of managers across five European countries; Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Spain and the UK undertaken by the European Management Association.  It explores the extent to which there is a shared profile within the European management community. 

Colin Wright, Chartered Management Institute (October 2006)

Skills Foresight Report - Skills Needs in England and Wales

The findings of labour market research for the justice sector in England and Wales. 

Colin Wright, Skills for Justice (November 2005)

Access to Assessment Project Report

The outcomes of a project which investigated access to assessment for S/NVQs and related awards in the justice sector, including a survey of approved S/NVQ assessment centres. The report includes examples of good practice and recommendations for future action.

Colin Wright, Skills for Justice (July 2005)

On the Move

Guidance on S/NVQ assessment for staff in the justice sector. 

Colin Wright (editor), Skills for Justice (July 2005)

Introduction to the NOS for Management and Leadership

Introduction to the printed version of the management and leadership standards (2004) including material covering the background, structure and suggested uses of the standards. 

Colin Wright, Management Standards Centre (February 2005)

Using DANOS to develop practice in the workplace

Materials to support the delivery and achievement of Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS) units for substance misuse staff working towards the Health and Social Care S/NVQ Level 3.

Colin Wright and Fiona Hackland, Pavilion Publishing (February 2005)

Substance misuse: Key elements of effective practice

One of a series of manuals for anyone working in the youth justice system, presenting key indicators of quality for the delivery and management of substance misuse services for children and young people.

Colin Wright and Jill Britton, Youth Justice Board (November 2003)

Staff development toolkit for drug and alcohol services

Guidance on staff development for drug and alcohol services, intended for the busy manager who is not a human resources specialist.  Guidance notes are supported by pro forma documents. Copies of the toolkit were issued to all drug and alcohol services in England.

Colin Wright, National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (September 2003)

Staff development toolkit for drug and alcohol residential services

Guidance for managers in residential drug and alcohol services, cross-referenced to the staffing requirements of the National minimum standards for care homes for younger adults and adult placements. Copies of the toolkit were issued to all residential drug and alcohol service in England.

Colin Wright, National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (May 2003)

Capability Builder

A computer software package providing a range of inter-active tools to support recruitment, development and retention of staff and volunteers.  Development of the software was funded by the Community Fund specifically for voluntary organisations in the community justice sector. 

Project management by Colin Wright, Community Justice National Training Organisation (CJNTO), 2002-2004