Duration:
3 HoursPrice:
£ 425.00 (Training is charged at this one daily rate)Aims
This course will allow the learner to have a basic understanding of social work law as it pertains to children and young people. Starting from the Children’s Act 1989 there will be a comprehensive look at legislation that impacts on professional in all kinds of backgrounds. Looking at child protection, the family court and looked after children the course will also consider issues such as competence and capacity and the impact that this has on decisions regarding care.
Learning Outcomes
•Understand the Children’s Act 1989.
•Look at processes that underpin family Courts.
•Understand the journey through the care system.
•Investigate subsequent legislation and its impact.
•Issues in child protection and looked after children’s services.
•What is capacity and competence?
Assessment
Delegates will participate in group exercises, discussion and debate. Training delivery will be supported by power point presentation, handouts and written exercises.
Certification
All delegates will be issued with a certificate upon completion of this course