Agency decision making in adoption (adopter approvals)

This open course will explore issues and dilemmas in the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) role and provide a useful basis for self-audit and future decision making. It will be co-facilitated by a legal adviser, giving you the opportunity pose questions for some of the challenges you face as Agency Decision Maker. Please note this session is for those considering Best Interest Decisions for children as part of the care planning process. 

This training is subsidised by Adoption England.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  •  Describe the role of Agency Decision Maker in the context of legislation, regulations and guidance 
  • Identify the implications of some of the most recent judgements related to approvals and protected characteristics 
  • Demonstrate ways to ensure that the basis of the decision making is sound, and decisions are communicated effectively 
  • Apply principles of quality assurance to assessments of prospective adopters, panel functions and the decision-making process. 
     

 

PRESENTERS

Jane Poore, Adoption Consultant, CoramBAAF

Alexandra Conroy Harris, Legal Consultant, CoramBAAF

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Agency Decision Makers or those anticipating taking on an agency decision making role in the approval of adopters.

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.

 

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £65.00 + £13.00 VAT = £78.00

Individual CoramBAAF member - £65.00 + £13.00 VAT = £78.00

Non-member - £65.00 + £13.00 VAT = £78.00

 

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 0310

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

If you have access and/or dietary requirements, please click the left-hand bar at the checkout to let us know. Alternatively, contact us by email. 

 

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