THEME
This open course aims to give new and recently appointed fostering and adoption panel members an opportunity to develop their role as effective panel members and to consider the tasks and responsibilities involved. This will be within the context of the current legislative framework and emerging messages from research.
Fostering and adoption/permanency panel work is challenging to all concerned in the process. This course is intended to share issues, dilemmas and best practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To consider the legislation, guidance and standards that underpin the work of fostering and adoption panel members
- To consider the tasks and responsibilities of members of fostering and adoption panels
- To acknowledge and value the different skills and abilities brought to panel
- To develop confidence in carrying out the role of effective panel members
PRESENTER
Alison Davis, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF.
Alison Davis is CQSW qualified and a registered social worker who holds an M.A in Management. Alison has been a social worker for over 30 years, including operating as a senior manager in a Local Authority. She has substantial experience in the field of childcare social work, specialising in Fostering, Adoption and Safeguarding, including being the Agency Decision Maker.
Alison also worked for many years as an Adoption counsellor. She currently chairs 3 Local Authority Fostering panels and has been a member of Adoption Panels. She also undertakes independent social work, chairing reviews, disruption meetings and safeguarding conferences, as well as doing complaint investigations. She is a mentor for Exeter University students who are considering careers in the field of social care. Alison is available to undertake training in the South West.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for new and recently appointed adoption panel members.
On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
Total of 22 places available.
RECOMMENDED READING
Effective adoption panels
Authors: Jenifer Lord, Deborah Cullen, revised by Elaine Dibben (2022)
What are the roles and responsibilities of adoption panel members? What laws and regulations determine the functioning of an adoption panel? How can panels improve their work to make better placements?
Effective adoption panels answers these and many other questions. It is the only guide designed to help panels make sound and effective recommendations.
It also contains comprehensive appendices covering useful supplementary information such as sample job and person specifications and sample review formats.
What are the roles and responsibilities of fostering panel members? What regulations and standards determine the functioning of a fostering panel? How can panels implement best practice to improve their work and make better placements? Effective fostering panels answers these and many other questions.
Fostering panels have a crucial role to play in the provision and monitoring of foster care for looked after children and foster families. Members of fostering panels need up-to-date information and advice in order to carry out their duties effectively and responsibly. This guide brings together the key messages in regulations, standards and inspections about fostering panels.
It offers good practice points to agencies in the operation of effective panels and is relevant to all fostering service providers. Although the fostering regulations apply in England only, agencies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland should find many of the practice points applicable.
TIME
Registration 9.45am*
Start 10.00am*
Close 4.00pm*
*Times subject to change
FEES
Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £115.00 + £23.00 VAT = £138
Individual CoramBAAF member - £95.00 + £19.00 VAT = £114.00
Non-member - £140.00 + £28.00 VAT = £168.00
*Adopters/Fosters carers - £95.00 + £19.00 VAT = £114.00
*Please contact our events team via email to secure your place.
CONTACT
Telephone 020 7520 7523
Email events@corambaaf.org.uk
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