Description of impact (500 words)
This research has delivered cultural, educational and awareness impact through the preservation and promotion of the history of Social Care Education (SCE) in Ireland through a documentary grounded in original qualitative research. Informed by interviews with graduates and course leaders from Ireland’s first formal SCE programme and spanning 52 years of SCE, the documentary supports student learning, fosters professional identity, and meets CORU’s Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers. It has been adopted by educators across Technological Universities and is being used as a reflective learning tool to link past experiences to contemporary practice. The project also raises awareness of the evolving cultural and professional status of care work in Ireland. By using an accessible film format, it reaches a wider and more diverse audience, offering both educational and societal value. Ultimately, the research contributes to the sustainability and development of the social care profession, supporting compassionate and well-informed practice in an era of regulatory and societal change.| Category of impact | Cultural |
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| Impact level | Benefit |