Theme
This session is aimed at local authority professionals who are involved in the placement of children currently living in the UK with kinship carers overseas with kinship carers. It will provide an overview of the available research and Outbound data for children being placed abroad. There will then be ample time to discuss issues regarding viability and support plans for overseas cases during case studies and group discussion.
Please note this session covers placements from England to areas outside the UK and British Islands.
Learning objectives
By the end of the day, participants will learn how:
- To have some familiarity with the research and guidance that are relevant to domestic and overseas placements
- To have an appreciation that there are considerations for overseas viability assessments and support plans over and above those for domestic placements
- To have an understanding of specific factors which need to be explored to ensure your viability and support plan are robust and comprehensive
See future dates for this course.