Applying the law in practice

Applying the Law in Practice – children’s Public Law Proceedings

One-day programme

Dates:

• TBC

Venue: Virtual online via Teams

Time: 10am- 4pm

Cost: – see below

To book your space please complete the booking form below

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Aims and Objectives:

To provide an overview of the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy. 

• Understand your responsibilities as a social worker to the service user, the family and    the Court
• Understand the need to working in a multi-agency forum
• Understand the key principles of the Children Act 1989;
• Understand the interaction of human rights
• Be familiar on how the application of the law, including case law can support children and families, and care planning
• Understand the range of powers and impact for looked after children whilst in care and when leaving care.
• Understand the court process and the need for planning for Care proceedings, the pre-proceedings stage and available permanency options

Programme Outline:

• Responsibilities as a social worker and interaction with the law 
• What are your responsibilities as a social worker to the child, professionals, the family and   in the multi agency forum.
• Practicalities of seeking legal advice and the relationship with the LA’s legal         representative
• Main Principles of Children Act 1989
• Local Authority statutory powers and duties to Children S.17, S.47 Children Act
• Public Law proceedings and orders- S.31 Children Act
• Public Law Outline- overview of the process and statutory timescales
• The need for concurrent care planning and considering the realistic plan for the child.
• Leaving Care Services- Leaving Care Act

Who should attend:

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

Cost:

£135 plus VAT

To book your space please complete the booking form below

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Please contact us if you are interested in this course or other training.