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Common Assessment
Framework

This course can be tailored to address the needs of relevant staff whether they are required to undertake a common assessment themselves or need training on when a child’s needs would trigger as assessment and what they are required to do next.The course covers the main principles and key responsibilities of all workers, how to request or carry out an assessment using the agreed formats and how agencies will need to respond.

Learning outcomes cover:

  • An overview of the underpinning elements of the Common Assessment Framework.
  • An understanding of how to use the Common Assessment Framework to contribute to supporting the
    needs of children, young people and their families.
  • An overview of the key principles underpinning the CAF.
  • Exploration of the implications of the CAF for participants’ roles and for multi-agency working.
  • An overview of the CAF processes, assessment domains and forms.