NEW CAF TRAINING AND INTEGRATED WORKING PROCESSES
Training in integrated working processes started in July 2006 and included Common Assessment Framework, Team around the Child and Lead Professional. Over the last two years, since the introduction of the electronic CAF (eCAF) system, we have been delivering training to practitioners from diverse agencies.
This training to date has predominantly focused on the use of the electronic system and how to navigate around it. However, we have identified a need to link CAF with the integrated working process and deliver this as an integrated package.
The integrated working training package comprises three half days from 9.00 until 12.30. The first two mornings cover the context and processes bulleted below. The third morning concentrates on how to use the electronic system.
- integrating CAF into existing processes and structures
- starting and reviewing CAFs
- what information to include on the CAF form (and where)
- information Sharing and consent
- referrals to hubs and panels
- links with Social Care, including the new Triage system
- integrated Working
- the role of Lead Professional
- the Team Around the Child
To book training, please contact a member of the CAF team on:
Vidya Worden –
Vidya.Worden@slough.gov.uk or
Suki Bhachu -
Sukhvinder.Bhachu@slough.gov.uk
Existing Users
It is very important that all existing users should undertake Parts 1 and 2 of the new training. If you are an existing user but you feel you need some practice on the eCAF system, there is a training site available. To access this, please contact one of the eCAF team. If you have any queries regarding the System Upgrade and new User Manual that came into effect in August 2010, please feel free to attend the monthly surgeries or email the
_ecafsupportdesk@slough.gov.uk.
New Users
New users will need to complete Parts 1, 2 and 3 in sequence. Logins will be issued when all three parts have been completed, subject to confirmation of a current enhanced CRB check, and a signed CAF User Agreement, both are available by clicking on the relevant link at the bottom of the page.
All Users
Once you have booked your place, please note that there will be a charge of £75 for non attendance without 48 hours notification.
