Common Assessment Framework training

The CAF training is provided on three levels, as follows:

1. Managers’ Briefing (half-day sessions)
A course for managers of practitioners who will be initiating and contributing to integrated working and will therefore require support and guidance from their direct line managers.

2. Using the Common Assessment Framework (full-day sessions)
A course for those practitioners who have responsibility for initiating and contributing to the CAF process and therefore may undertake the role of lead professional.

People who should take this course include frontline practitioners involved in the Common Assessment Framework. If you are unsure whether it is applicable to you please discuss this with your line manager or contact one of the ECM Development Officers.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the benefits of Common Assessment, the potential barriers to its implementation and how we can overcome them
Be able to use the Common Assessment – and identify when it might be appropriate and when it would not
Understand and use the processes involved in the Common Assessment Framework
Apply good practice in assessment across agencies, especially in the positive engagement of service users
Understand the content of the Pre-Assessment Checklist and the Common Assessment form and know what makes a well-completed assessment
Understand the role and responsibilities of a lead professional and how they relate to the Common Assessment Framework

3. Integrated working awareness (30 minute to one-hour sessions)
A presentation for all staff who need to know about the CAF (especially those who may request/initiate CAFs), but may not directly undertake the CAF assessment and/ or complete the CAF.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand reason and purpose for a Common assessment Framework (CAF)
Understand how CAF will lead to better outcomes for children, young people and their families, and is part of Integrated Working locally and more widely within Ealing
Be familiar with the CAF form and process

Note: The Integrated Working Awareness sessions are arranged on a needs basis. Please contact the appropriate ECM Development Officer if you’re interested in having one at your work-place.

How to book a training session

To reserve your space at one of these free sessions, please complete the CAF training application form (word) and return it to EEC@ealing.gov.uk. The sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and attendees must register in advance.

Please note:

You must complete the application form and return as above
You MUST attend the course for the entire session time. If you are not able to do this you will be asked to transfer onto an alternative date
The training is free, however, we reserve the right to charge participants £50.00 for non attendance and will contact managers to inform them
Certificates will be provided at the end of each course

We will prioritise attendance to maintain an appropriate mix of agencies on the training. If you find that you are unable to attend the session(s) you have booked, please ensure you cancel your place, providing at least 3 days notice, by either emailing EEC@ealing.gov.uk, (020) 8578 6163) or writing to CPD & Training, Ealing Education Centre, Mansell Road, Greenford UB6 9EG.

For more information contact your local ECM Development Officer.