Behind our training programmes, interventions and resources is a team with first-hand experience working in child protection and managing frontline workers.
Our programmes have purpose because we recognise the problems and we understand what needs to change. As a result, we focus on complex cases that require specialist understanding and skills that, to our knowledge, are not available on a degree course or other traditional offers.
We are passionate about outcomes. An evidence-based approach is the only way to prove that our learning and development opportunities yield results.
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Case Review and Good Practice
Using our Theory of Change (ToC) model, we work with local authorities to review child protection plans in domestic abuse cases usually covering 5-7 years. Guided by the local authority, we review the required topics and evidence before reporting our findings. We also share good practices from other local authorities’ review findings. With input from our colleagues at Mayday Domestic Violence services.
Specialist Assessments
We offer assessment services in complex domestic abuse and parental alienation cases. Our domestic abuse specialists and Independent Social Workers (ISW) perform domestic abuse assessments, parenting assessments, court reports and trauma-informed family assessments. In complex child protection cases, they will also work with local authorities to guide child and family assessments.
Parenting Assessments
We offer quality assessments undertaken in accordance by ISW who are PAMS or Parent Assess trained. with the client’s guidance – so if you would like our ISW are PAMS and Parent Assess trained. Working within the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families,” we use a trauma-informed approach to systematically collect and analyse information to support interventions.
This comprehensive, trauma-informed resource is designed for social workers, early help teams, and family support practitioners who are working to reduce the impact of parental conflict on children.
Professional Training Courses for your Team
Domestic Abuse Training Programme
A vital safety programme for professionals in Safeguarding Children. Developed in partnership with Mayday Domestic Abuse Services, the programme includes a range of specialist training options. It is designed specifically for safeguarding professionals, domestic abuse practitioners and other agencies with a duty to report safeguarding concerns. Read more...
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Engaging with Fathers
A father’s ability to protect his child is often overlooked by practitioners working with children and families. Fathers play a significant role in their child’s development and emotional well-being but risk adverse narratives fuelled by the media and mothers claiming fathers “don’t care” are contributing to poor outcomes for children. Read more...
Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a framework for social work practice makes sense. They share similar principles in that it is consistent with the core values of social work. It encourages the use of an interpersonal style that is compassionate, collaborative, positive, and reflect a caring approach to working with families. Read more...
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