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Using the CAF in practice

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Developed by TAC (a part of CfBT) on behalf of the DfES

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

Recommended route

Alternative route


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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

Recommended route

Alternative route

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