CAF Training

The training takes place over one day. The training aims to ensure that participants are familiar with:

• The benefits of Common Assessment, the potential barriers to its implementation and how we can overcome them
• Using Common Assessment – when it might be appropriate and when it would not
• The processes involved in the use of the Common Assessment Framework
• Good practice in assessment across agencies, especially in the positive engagement of service users
• The content of the Pre-Assessment Checklist and the Common Assessment form and what makes a well completed form
• The role and responsibilities of a Lead Professional and how they relate to Common Assessment

The training is relevant for those who will be completing assessments and for those who may be requested to provide a service as a result of an assessment completed by someone else.

Prior to the training participants will be sent login details and a password for an online training package. This package is intended to prepare participants for the face to face training, be a resource for raising awareness of the Framework amongst other colleagues and as a reference tool. It is expected that participants will have completed the online learning before attending the training. There is a link below to take you to the online training package but you should only attempt this if you have received confirmation of your password from us.

Important Points

• Training takes place on one day, timings will be 9:30 - 16:30
• Training is on the basis of a group of professionals who work in the same area - so it is important that you attend training aimed at your work location.
• Managers in partner organisations should ensure that practitioners who undertake common assessments, or receive assessment information, have had criminal records bureau checks to the appropriate level.

How to book your place

• Please use one of the links below to book a place on a course - please note that we cannot take bookings for the training over the telephone.
• Online Booking Form - please use this form if you can
•  CAF Booking Form (Word format 70kb) this is a version you can complete and email or fax to us
• Remember - training is free but it is a scarce resource - so if you fail to attend or cancel training with less than ten working days notice you will be charged.

Training Dates

• Training Schedule 2008