Panel advisors have a complex role in managing the relationship between the agency and the panel, quality assuring and feeding back to all involved in panel work.
This open course will enable panel advisors to examine this role in detail and build on effective practice as they carry out their role and responsibilities including: quality assurance; inducting new panel members; contributing to the appraisals of panel members; feeding back issues to the agency and working with the agency decision maker. Case scenarios, group work and practice application will provide opportunities for panel advisors to address shared dilemmas and good practice.
By the end of the day participants will:
Team managers, social workers, advanced practitioners, lead consultants who are professional advisors to fostering and permanency panels.
This course is aimed at those who have been newly or recently appointed to the role and those professional advisors who would like a refresher course and the opportunity to share practice ideas.
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.
Sarah Borthwick and Jenifer Lord
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.
Jenifer Lord, Deborah Cullen
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.
Laura Payne, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF.
Laura Payne is a qualified Social Worker with over 25 years experience in Family Placement. Laura worked for Nottingham City Council from 1992 until 2012, as a Social Worker, as Panel Advisor and latterly as Principal Manager. Laura was Branch Manager at Coram Adoption East Midlands, known for its participation work, for 4 years before moving to Faith In Families in Nottingham where she is currently Head of Professional Services 3 days per week.
In addition to developing or delivering training Laura can offer consultancy for complex cases or chair meetings where an independent person is needed. Laura is particularly interested in Adoption Support, the placement of siblings, contact and the development of evidence based assessment skills. She is available to work in the Midlands or within 2 hours of Nottingham or further away for more substantial pieces of work.
Registration 9.45am*
Start 10.00am*
Close 4.00pm*
*Times subject to change
Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £125.00 + £25.00 VAT = £150.00 Individual CoramBAAF member - £105.00 + £21.00 VAT = £126.00 Non-member - £155.00 + £31.00 VAT = £186.00
CONTACT
Telephone 020 7520 0310
Email training@corambaaf.org.uk
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