Halton Early Help & CAF Training 2016

There is an introductory classroom based training available for professionals to back-up the practical advice and support available, however not having attended this course does not preclude a professional from initiating a CAF or becoming Lead Professional.

Professionals should only attend this training if they intend undertaking a CAF in the near future and should discuss this with their agency line manager before applying for a place.

Attendees will be required to access an additional half day training session around the E-CAF system (electronic system where we now input and store CAF information).

You will find the following information in this pack:

Ø  A training schedule

Ø  Further details of the training

Ø  A booking form which must be either signed or emailed in by your line manager

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Early Help & CAF Training 2014

Date

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Time

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Max. No.

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Venue

18th October /

09.30 – 14.30

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30

/ Select Security Stadium, Widnes.
28th November / 09.30 – 2.30 / 30 / Select Security Stadium, Widnes.

You will be sent course materials before the training sessions electronically and will need to print these yourself, should you require paper copies.

HBC cancellation policy applies.

Tea and Coffee are provided but there is no lunch is not available throughout the training. The Stadium does have a café on site.

Early Help & CAF Training

Who should attend?

Ø  Multi-agency professionals supporting children and families with early intervention.

Ø  Staff working with children and families who will offer support via the CAF and will act as Lead Professional.

Ø  Professionals who would like to gain additional underpinning knowledge to continue their role as CAF Lead Professional.

Overview:

Ø  Context to Early Help

Ø  Structure in Halton

Ø  Halton Levels of Need Framework

Ø  CAF

Ø  Lead Professional Role

Ø  Future support

This training aims to provide a brief outline of the reasons for employing preventative strategies when working with children and families. The local framework in Halton for Early Help is explained. The Halton Levels of Need are discussed and there is the opportunity for participants to consider scenarios, actions and who to contact for support. An introduction to the CAF process and documentation is provided alongside an overview of the Lead Professional role.

Early Help & CAF Training Booking Form

Date of course: / Name:
Job Title: / Agency:
E-mail: / Phone Number:
Address: / Access requirements:
Approved by – name: / Approved by – position:

Managers NB there is a requirement to complete a CAF as a result of accessing this training.

Please submit applications electronically to:

E-mail: