The Assessment Framework

Since the introduction of the Assessment Framework in 2000 Reconstruct has been delivering training and consultancy in its implementation to both practitioners and managers.This course aims to improve the quality of assessments, and explores techniques for keeping childfocused
and working in partnership. It also considers the importance of inter-agency liaison, the role of the keyworker and strategies for gathering and analysing information.

Learning outcomes cover:

• Current assessment practice (a critical review).
• Involving children and parents in the process.
• The value and use of evidence based practice.
• The concept of professional judgement.
• Tools to aid analysis and understanding.