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Using theCommon
AssessmentFramework(CAF) in
practice
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Integrated workingpractitioner training programme
Available from the everychild matters website
Introduction to
InformationSharing
Information
Sharing inPractice
Introduction to
the CAF
Using the CAF
in Practice
Introduction to
lead
professional
Lead
professional
in Practice
Introduction to
IS Index
Using IS Index
in Practice
Introduction to
Integrated
Working
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Overview of the CAF practitioner training
An introductionto the CAF
The CAF as partof IntegratedWorking
Key aims andprinciples
When toundertake CAF
Content of theCAF
3 key steps of theCAF process
Using the CAF in practice The potential impact of the CAF
Enabling the CAF process locally
The CAF as part of a continuum
Deciding when a CAF would be helpful The CAF 3 key steps Preparation,
Discussion and Service Delivery
The CAF and the lead professional
The CAF and other assessments
Undertaking a common assessment Information sharing for the CAF
Improving multi agency working locally
Using common language for common
assessment
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Enabling the CAF process locally
Each local area will have local arrangements for:
Coordinating common assessments
Creating and storing common assessment records
Sharing assessment information with other practitioners,
including referral where necessary and appropriate
Local service directories
Managing and monitoring CAF operations
Equipping all practitioners with the common core of skills
and knowledge
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The CAF as part of a continuum
I = Identification and action
T = Transition
N = Needs met
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The CAF three key steps - Preparation
Talk to the child/parent and talk to others involved(normally with consent)
Check if a common assessment already exists
With the child/parent, decide if a common assessmentwould be helpful (or needs updating if it already exist)
The pre assessment checklist can support professionaljudgement in making this decision
If a common assessment would be helpful, seek theconsent of the child/parent to proceed
1: Preparation 2: Discussion 3: Delivery
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The CAF three key steps - Discussion
The discussion need not be a big event Follow local procedures for recording
Add to or update an existing common assessment orundertake a new one with the child/parent
Undertake the assessment together, in a child centredway and with consent
Work togetherto understand issues/develop solutions
Focus on strength as well as need
Consider the needs of the individual child
2: Discussion1: Preparation 3: Delivery
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The CAF discussion and form completion
1. Explain the purpose of the common assessment
8. Identify conclusions, solutions and actions, includingwho will do what and when progress will be reviewed
2. Gather basic details of the child being assessed (p1)
4. Gather details of current family and home situation (p2)
3. Gather assessment information (p2)
4. Gather details of parents/carers (p2)
6. Gather details of services working with the child (p3)
7. Undertake assessment and record a summary (p4 to 6)
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The CAF three key steps Service delivery
Likely common assessment outcomes:
- Concern resolved or
-Actions agreed for single agency with child/parent, or
-Actions require multi-agency response
If more than one agency is involved:
- Identify a lead professional-Agree a multi-agency plan (record on the CAF form)
- Make referrals or broker access to other services ifneeded (use the CAF form as evidence of need)
Monitor and review progress
3: Service
delivery2: Discussion1: Preparation
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The CAF and the lead professional
LP core functions:
Act as a single pointof contact for thechild or family
Coordinate thedelivery of actionsagreed by thepractitionersinvolved
Reduce overlap andinconsistency inservice delivery
Key Accountabilities A LP is:
Accountable to their homeagency for delivery of their partof the action plan and delivery of
core functions Not responsible or accountablefor the actions of otherpractitioners / services
Responsible for gathering people
together to review progress but itis up to the individuals to deliveron their agreed actions
Cross-agency management frameworks and escalationroutes are required to support the lead professional
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The CAF and other assessments
The CAF will be adopted by all agencies
Need can be identified through common assessment -
this may sometimes mean a specialist assessment is not
needed
The CAF cannot replace specialist assessments
There is ongoing consultation to determine how other
assessments should fit with the CAF
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The CAF assessment groups and elements
Development of Child
Health
Emotional and socialdevelopment
Behaviouraldevelopment
Identity, including self-esteem, self-image &social presentation
Family and socialrelationships
Self-care skills andindependence
Learning
Parents and Carers
Basic care, safety & protection
Emotional warmth & stability
Guidance, boundaries &
stimulation
Family and Environmental
Family history, functioning &well-being
Wider family Housing, employment &
financial considerations
Social & community elements/resources, including education
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Information sharing for the CAF
All practitioners must understand: The importance of sharing information as part of
preventative services (and if concerned about harm)
Consent why it is important, how to gain it, who can
give (or refuse) it and when it is not required
What to share and how to share it The law in relation to information sharing
Information sharing is vital for
the effective implementation
of the CAF
Consent is the key to
information sharing for
the CAF
This is covered in detail in the information sharing guide
and the training module Information sharing in practice
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Improving information sharing locally
Improvedinformation
sharing
Changing
workingpractices andprofessional
cultures
Clarifying legalissues
Promotingconsultation
betweenagencies
Having multi-agencyagreements
Improvinginformation sharingprocesses with all
parties
Being supportedby IT systems
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Improving multi-agency working locally
Improvedmulti-
agencyworking
Effectiveevaluation of
working together
Clear objectivesand structures
Common goals,strategies andunderstanding
Flexibleresponses
Multi-agencytraining and time
to get to knowpartners
The use ofcommonlanguage
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Integrated workingoperational managers training programme
Introduction to
Information
Sharing
Introduction to
Integrated
Working
Introduction to
CAF
Using CAF in
Practice
Introduction tolead
professional
Leadprofessional
in Practice
Introduction to
IS Index
Using IS Index
in Practice
IW Processes& Tools
Managing
Integrated
Working
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