Audience

This course is intended for everyone who works with children and families where there are concerns about a child’s welfare.

Aim

The aim of this course is to support good practice through promoting high quality recording and report writing, and to be able to share information appropriately within agreed local protocols.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the participants should be able to:

• Identify that record keeping is an essential part of the service provided to children and families.

• Record information regarding children and families according to best practice guidance

• Explain the importance of keeping accurate, relevant and contemporaneous records in order to maintain a record of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to support their professional practice

• Differentiate between fact and opinion and articulate this effectively within records.

• Know who to share information with and when.

• Name the current legislation in Jersey relating to information sharing and confidentiality

Venue, Parking & Refreshments

23 Hill Street does not have disability access; however, training courses can be provided at alternative venues, should this be a problem please clarify any particular access requirements on the application form.

Public car-parking facilities (scratch card) are available at Green Street or Pier Road.

A variety of local food outlets are available within walking distance of the SPB training room, or bring a packed lunch which can be eaten on the premises. Tea and coffee will be provided free of charge.