Friday, 27 January 2017 London Target Group Focus Current Agency Decision Decision Makers in fostering and adoption agencies have a Makers or those anticipating vital role in making life changing decisions for children and taking on this role. This families. For many Decision Makers, there are few workshop is aimed at the PCF opportunities to prepare for the role, or to share practice Strategic Social Work Manager dilemmas with others. This workshop will allow level. participants to share best practice and consider some issues associated with the role: Trainer How can you ensure your decisions are ‘Hofstetter’ Nicky Probert is a Training compliant? Manager for Family Action with What processes are in place to convey decisions over 30 years of social work effectively and in a timely manner? experience. She is an How can the ADM ensure that Panel processes are fair experienced trainer, having and transparent? worked for BAAF for over 12 What is your role in relation to quality assurance of years and currently chairs a assessments and panel functions? fostering panel. Legislation, regulations and guidance are about the Learning Outcomes importance of the ADM role and the decision making process. Based also on the latest case law and research, By the end of the day this workshop will explore issues and dilemmas, providing participants will be able to: participants with useful audits and templates to assist Identify the implications future decision making. of some of the most recent judgements related Venue Timing to agency decision making; 9.30am Registration Family Action Describe the process of 9.45am Start 24 Angel Gate decision making in the 4.30pm Finish City Road context of legislation London, EC1V 2PT Refreshments regulations and guidance; T: 0207 254 6251 & lunch provided Demonstrate ways to ensure that the basis of the decision making is sound, and decisions are communicated effectively; Review their agency’s process in conducting appraisals of panel chairs;
Friday, 27 January 2017 London Focus Decision Makers in fostering and adoption agencies have a vital role in making life changing decisions for children and families. For many Decision Makers, there are few opportunities to prepare for the role, or to share practice dilemmas with others. This workshop will allow participants to share best practice and consider some issues associated with the role: How can you ensure your decisions are ‘Hofstetter’ compliant? What processes are in place to convey decisions effectively and in a timely manner? How can the ADM ensure that Panel processes are fair and transparent? What is your role in relation to quality assurance of assessments and panel functions? Legislation, regulations and guidance are about the importance of the ADM role and the decision making process. Based also on the latest case law and research, this workshop will explore issues and dilemmas, providing participants with useful audits and templates to assist future decision making. Target Group Current Agency Decision Makers or those anticipating taking on this role. This workshop is aimed at the PCF Strategic Social Work Manager level. Trainer Nicky Probert is a Training Manager for Family Action with over 30 years of social work experience. She is an experienced trainer, having worked for BAAF for over 12 years and currently chairs a fostering panel. Learning Outcomes By the end of the day participants will be able to: Identify the implications of some of the most recent judgements related to agency decision making; Describe the process of decision making in the context of legislation regulations and guidance; Demonstrate ways to ensure that the basis of the decision making is sound, and decisions are communicated effectively; Review their agency’s process in conducting appraisals of panel chairs; Venue Family Action 24 Angel Gate City Road London, EC1V 2PT T: 0207 254 6251 Timing 9.30am Registration 9.45am Start 4.30pm Finish Refreshments & lunch provided
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