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CYP Common Induction Programme

CYP Common Induction Programme. Common Assessment Framework (CAF) & Lead Professional. Vision and core functions.

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CYP Common Induction Programme

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  1. CYP Common Induction Programme Common Assessment Framework (CAF) & Lead Professional

  2. Vision and core functions Vision: All children and young people with additional needs who require support from more than one practitioner should experience a seamless and effective service in which one practitioner takes a lead role to ensure that services are co-ordinated, coherent and achieving intended outcomes Core Functions Act as a single point of contact for the child or family Co-ordinate the delivery of actions agreed by the practitioners involved Reduce overlap and inconsistency in the services received

  3. Common Assessment Framework (CAF) The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a standardised method to assess the needs of children and young people. Principally it highlights that safeguarding and the well-being of children is everyone’s business. CAF supports all those agencies and individuals who provide a service to children and young people, in essence, the entire children’s workforce. It asks that, as professionals we identify concerns as early as possible and initiate action. Multi-agency working is encouraged as part of the assessment, to ensure the child, or young person is receiving the services they require.

  4. 1.Preparation 2. Discussion 3. Delivery • Talk to all involved • Decide if a CAF would be useful (check if one already exists) • Seek the agreement of the child/parent • Talk to the child/parent and complete assessment together • Focus on areas of strength as well as need • Record agreed conclusions and actions • Deliver agreed actions in a co-ordinated way • Monitor and review progress When should I complete a CAF? • You should complete a CAF if: • You have concerns about the progress of a child or young person • The needs of the child or young person are not clear • The needs of the child or young person can not be met within your agency

  5. The content of the CAF Pre-assessment checklist Process for undertaking a common assessment Standard form Parents and carers Family and environmental Groups & elements Bromley plans to adopt the national ‘e-caf’ during 2011. Development of child

  6. Youth Worker Health Visitor Connexions Advisor Housing Officer School Nurse Childcare Provider SENCO Education Welfare Officer Learning Mentor What is a Lead Professional? • A Lead Professional is: • The most relevant practitioner to the child or young person’s action plan who has the most appropriate skills • Any of the practitioners who have come into contact with the child or their family (voluntary or statutory) • Not necessarily the first person involved, or who carried out the initial assessment • A practitioner who can be selected by the child or family

  7. Establish a successful and trusting relationship with child/family Strongcommunication skills; diplomacy; sensitivity Empower child/family to make decisions and challenge when appropriate Understand boundaries of ownskills and knowledge Understand implications of the child’s assessment, for example in relation to risks and protective factors Knowledge of local and regionalservices for childrenand families Support and enable child / family to achieve their potential Convene meetings and initiate discussions with relevant practitioners Work effectively with practitioners from a range of services The skills of a Lead Professional

  8. Team around the Child (TAC) A team around the Child (TAC) meeting is a forum for multi-agency workers and parents/carers to discuss and identify the needs of the Child. The meeting provides an ideal platform to ensure the Child receives the right support at the right time by: • Sharing information • Developing an action plan • Nominating a lead professional • Agreeing a method of review The meeting is centred on the needs and Voluntary engagement of the child/young person And parents/carers, taking into account their view

  9. Let’s reflect • When is it recommended to complete a CAF? • What are the benefits of introducing a new assessment like CAF? • Who can be a Lead Professional? Further information and guidance: the Bromley CAF team delivers multi-agency training for the CAF and Lead Professional, to find out more contact 020 8461 7174. www.bromley.gov.uk/community/youngpeople/common_assessment_framework.htm www.bromleypartnerships.org/CAF www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/strategy/integratedworking/caf/a0068957/the-caf-process

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