Training Programme for Professionals

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Anyone whose work brings them into contact with children and families should have an awareness of Information Sharing, Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and the role of Lead Professional (LP).

Professionals should either know how to complete a Common Assessment themselves or know how to arrange to have one carried out. Everyone working with children should be aware of the sorts of situations that indicate the need for sharing information and completion of a common assessment.

Every organisation offering services to parents, children and their families will need to ensure at least some of their staff are equipped to complete common assessments.  

A comprehensive programme of training courses will be available to ensure all managers and front-line staff who work with children and young people and/or adults with parental responsibilities, are aware of and able to implement these changes.

Who should attend training?

All staff working in statutory organisations, partners and voluntary agencies who provide support services to children, young people and their families. There are two levels of training available.

Please see leaflets below for 2011 - 2012 training dates and booking details.

It is recommended that you attend the Information Sharing and Integrated Working (formerly CAF 1) including CAF in Practice before attending Lead Professional sessions.

Training Programme

Information Sharing and Integrated Working (including CAF in Practice)

Overview of Every Child Matters national context, Information Sharing and Kingston’s Preventative Strategy.
All practitioners will need to attend this training on Information Sharing and Integrated Working. Includes CAF in Practice training for staff who will be responsible for carrying out Common Assessments as part of their role.

Lead Professional

For staff and their managers who will be taking on the role of Lead Professional. Practitioners should have completed Information Sharing and Integrated Working training.