Chairing fostering and adoption panels

THEME

The responsibilities of a Chair can be considerable. Whereas some duties may be clearly outlined in related practice guidance along with the qualities that ensure effective chairing, not all Chair responsibilities are so helpfully detailed or provided.

This workshop will explore general planning for and facilitation of panels and complex meetings in the children’s sector.  It will explore time management and group facilitation whilst holding the child at the centre of thinking, recommendations and decision making.  It will enable Chairs of meetings to consider good practice and approaches to effectively managing the flow of information, summarising and the formation of key action plans. 

This workshop will provide an opportunity to consider the Chair’s role in enabling and fulfilling quality assurance functions as well as sharing common issues and dilemmas and best practice. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• To understand the role and responsibilities in chairing panels and meetings
• To explore the chairing of complex meetings and enabling effective management of group dynamics
• To hold the child at the centre of recommendation and decision making processes in meetings and panels
• To identify the relevant skills and knowledge needed in order to
  effectively chair meetings including adoption and fostering panel meetings.
• To increase awareness of how panel meeting member’s personal values and histories impact upon the panel and meeting process
• To share good practice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop is designed for team managers, advanced practitioners, lead consultants, senior social workers chairing meetings and Chairs and Vice-Chairs of fostering and permanency panels, or those being considered for these roles. 

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.

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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 university students who are considering careers in the field of social care. 

TIME

Registration 9.45 am*
Start  10.00 am*  
Close  4.00 pm* 

*Times subject to change

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £126.50 + £25.30 VAT = £151.80
Individual CoramBAAF member - £104.50 + £20.90 VAT = £125.40
Non-member -  £154.00 + £30.80 VAT = £184.80

*Please contact our events team via email to secure your place. 

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 2043

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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