Theme
The purpose of social work analysis is to provide a clear, concise interpretation of a family situation based on facts and information gathered, with a focus on what that means for a child to inform decision-making. Analysis is not a repetition of facts. In the kinship, fostering and adoption context, this often means analysis being an explanation of how those facts affect carers’ capacity, motivation, strengths and vulnerabilities and what this means for their care of a child, and often therefore what support might be needed. This course is an opportunity to delve deeper into how to write analytical and evidence-based assessments of any kind.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the day you will have:
- Developed confidence in writing analysis in any type of assessment
- Reflected on how to include evidence to inform your analysis
- Explored how our values and ethics influence how we hypothesise and analyse
- Practised using different tools to support analysis
- Deepened awareness of the importance of reflective spaces and supervision to support assessment practice
Who should attend?
- Any social worker or manager who writes assessments – including assessments of prospective carers, assessment of children’s needs, reviews, assessments of support needs or standards of care enquiries
- Any manager with responsibility for quality assuring and agreeing/signing off assessments
See future dates for this course or commission the course for your organisation and we can come to you.