Undertaking a Child's Permanence Report

Theme

The Child’s Permanence Report (CPR) is the primary document used by the agency decision maker to reach their decision that the child ‘should be placed for adoption’. The CPR also provides information for adoption panels to reach their recommendations when children are being placed for adoption with the consent of their birth parents.

This course will support social workers to understand the content, purpose and function of the Child’s Permanence Report (CPR), good practice in its undertaking and how it can be used to provide a full picture of each child’s journey and needs.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have

• A better understanding of the lifelong impact of adoption
• A raised awareness of the importance of the Child’s Permanence Report
• An understanding of the purpose and function of the CPR
• An awareness of who will read the report
• An understanding of the need to be aware of who will read the report 
• Considered some of the barriers and challenges of preparing the report
• Skills to be better equipped to write an outstanding report

Who should attend?

• Any social workers involved in the completion of child permanence reports  
• Managers with responsibility for quality assuring and agreeing assessments and care plans  

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“Really helpful day, and would recommend in future as a refresher or starter course. Really clear and followed the guidance on what to do in terms of completing a CPR. Going forward I will feel more confident when following the guidance and completing CPR's. Key learning points, child focused and follow the guidance.”