Integated Working Update Issue1 - August 2008

Integrated working and the Common Assessment Framework

Effective joint working across professional and agency boundaries is a vital to improving outcomes for children and young people. In this section there is information about new processes designed to help practitioners work jointly.

If you have any queries or require further information please contact your local Every Child Matters Development Officer.


Common Assessment Framework

A process to help practitioners assess a child or young person's additional needs for services earlier and more effectively.

Information sharing

Sharing information legally and professionally across services and organisations to meet the needs of children and young people effectively.

ContactPoint

A national information sharing index that can be used to identify and contact people working with a child or young person.

Key contacts