If it is clear during the course of assessment that the child needs support, I will ensure that it will be put in place at the earliest opportunity and this will be captured in the Initial plan. I ensure that the CIN meeting has taken place in a timely manner (within 10 days of it becoming apparent that the child is in need of a plan). The meeting is recorded on ICS. I ensure that the plan is recorded and sent to the child and their parents within 10 working days. I make sure that, if the person is attending the meeting, this is convened outside of school hours wherever possible. I ensure that parent/carer know they can be accompanied by a relative, friend or advocate to enable them to participate and provide them with support. I understand that the meeting records evidence of the child and parent/carer needs and strengths as well as capturing their wishes and feelings and the voice of the child. I make sure that the Child In Need plan is SMART, (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely) clear, and understandable with set objectives, clarification of roles and responsibility, and identified time frames for progress of review and escalation to CP or exit. I understand that the same of scrutiny applies to CIN as to CP and, that managers have oversight and identified risks are responded to in a timely manner. 10. Undertaking Direct Work with Children I employ a wide range of evidence based tools in my work with children and families. I work to the policies and procedures set out by Tameside MBC and the practice guidance established by my profession. I understand and apply Tameside’s Continuum of Need. I ensure the of the Child’ is heard in all matters. ‘Voice I engage the child using creative means and evidence this in observations, assessments and planning etc. Where conflict is identified, I make sure that it is mediated and managed to minimise the adverse impact on the child’s life. I ensure that the child’s heritage, culture, race, religion and language will be respected and that appropriate and sensitive methods of communication have been used to work with them. I make sure that the child/children are seen alone, (where appropriate) observed and communicated with according to their developmental needs and in accordance with the child’s needs and plans for them.
If it is clear during the course of assessment that the child needs support, I will ensure that it will be put in place at the earliest opportunity and this will be captured in the Initial plan. I ensure that the CIN meeting has taken place in a timely manner (within 10 days of it becoming apparent that the child is in need of a plan). The meeting is recorded on ICS. I ensure that the plan is recorded and sent to the child and their parents within 10 working days. I make sure that, if the person is attending the meeting, this is convened outside of school hours wherever possible. I ensure that parent/carer know they can be accompanied by a relative, friend or advocate to enable them to participate and provide them with support. I understand that the meeting records evidence of the child and parent/carer needs and strengths as well as capturing their wishes and feelings and the voice of the child. I make sure that the Child In Need plan is SMART, (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely) clear, and understandable with set objectives, clarification of roles and responsibility, and identified time frames for progress of review and escalation to CP or exit. I understand that the same of scrutiny applies to CIN as to CP and, that managers have oversight and identified risks are responded to in a timely manner. 10. Undertaking Direct Work with Children I employ a wide range of evidence based tools in my work with children and families. I work to the policies and procedures set out by Tameside MBC and the practice guidance established by my profession. I understand and apply Tameside’s Continuum of Need. I ensure the ‘Voice of the Child’ is heard in all matters. I engage the child using creative means and evidence this in observations, assessments and planning etc. Where conflict is identified, I make sure that it is mediated and managed to minimise the adverse impact on the child’s life. I ensure that the child’s heritage, culture, race, religion and language will be respected and that appropriate and sensitive methods of communication have been used to work with them. I make sure that the child/children are seen alone, (where appropriate) observed and communicated with according to their developmental needs and in accordance with the child’s needs and plans for them.
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