Applying the law- Children Private Law Proceedings

The overall aim is to provide participants with the understanding of private law proceedings and the social worker’s role

Dates: Please contact us for details

    Venue: Virtual online via Teams

    Time: 10am- 4pm

    Cost: – see below

    Aims and objectives:

    • Main principles of the Children Act 1989 in Private Law Proceedings
    • Impact of the Children and Families Act 2014
    • Private law proceedings and the social worker’s role
    • Who are the parties
    • Legal aid and Mediation
    • What is the role of CAFCASS
    • What is the role of the social worker
    • Parental alienation and implacable hostility
    • S.7 reports what will assist the judge and good practice guidance
    • S.37 reports, how this differs from S.7 and why is it directed. What is the judge requiring from the local authority
    • S.8 Orders, which order is applicable and the impact of this order.- Exercise
    • Case law update
    • Support and resources

    Who should attend:

    Suitable for social workers, managers, Children Guardians, IROs and anyone who want to understand the legal framework when the local authority is involved with children.

    £150 plus VAT

    We can deliver this training virtually or face to face.

    Please contact us to discuss your specific training needs

    Group booking discounts are available. 

    If you are interested in this course or similar training, please contact us info@kingsleyknight.co.uk

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