Theme
Formulating questions is an important aspect of a panel member’s role. This course gives panel members the opportunity to deepen their understanding around this underestimated skill. Panel members will be able to practice what to ask and how to ask it, while reflecting on their own values and beliefs and how these influence thinking.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the day, participants will have:
- Reflected on the impact of personal identity, values and attitudes on their role and behaviour as a panel member
- Understood differences between open/closed questions and use of simple language
- Considered what makes a good question and how to ask difficult questions
- Practiced skills in formulating questions using case study materials
PRESENTER
Mandeep Sahejpal, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any members of fostering and adoption panels.
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.
RESOURCES
This course will reference the CoramBAAF form, and you will be provided with a sample copy of the form as part of the pre-course resources. It will support your learning if you have access to the published Guidance that accompanies this form during the course. If you don’t already have it, the CoramBAAF licence holder within your organisation should be able to give you access to it. If you use another form, please bring a copy, so that you can use this when needed for relevant exercises and discussions during the day.
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.
Effective fostering panels
Authors: Sarah Borthwick with Elaine Dibben
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.
PRESENTER
Mandeep Sahejpal, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF.
TIME
Registration 9.45 am
Start 10.00 am*
Close 4.00 pm*
*Times subject to change
FEES
Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £165.00 + £33.00 VAT = £198.00
Individual CoramBAAF member - £160.00 + £32.00 VAT = £192.00
Non-member - £235.00 + £47.00 VAT = £282.00
CONTACT
Telephone 020 7520 0310
Email training@corambaaf.org.uk
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