Public Law Children's Work - Introduction

Course level

Introductory

Delegates

This course will be of benefit to those new to this area of practice or those needing to refresh their knowledge.

Overview

This course will provide delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary in order to become an effective practitioner in this area. Delegates will be guided through the relevant practices and procedures with the use of a range of materials, step-by-step guides, case studies and factual scenarios.

Topics covered on this course will include

• Main principles of the Children Act 2020
• Parental responsibility
• Local authority investigations and case conferences
• Emergency protection orders, police protection orders, care and supervision orders
• Interim orders
• Contact and care plans
• Direction hearings and assessments
• Threshold criteria
• Adoption proceedings – placement orders
• Case studies and discussion

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