Applying the law in practice

Applying the Law in Practice – Children’s Public Law Proceedings

One-day programme

The overall aim is to provide participants with an understanding of the application of the law for children where the local authority is involved

Dates:

  • TBC

Venue: Virtual online via Teams

Time: 10am- 4pm

Cost: – see below

To book your space, please complete the booking form below

Booking form

Aims and Objectives:

To provide an overview of the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy. 

  • Understand your responsibilities as a social worker to the service user, the family and    the Court.
  • Understand the need to work in a multi-agency forum.
  • Understand the key principles of the Children Act 1989 and how they apply in everyday social work decision making.
  • Understand the interaction of human rights.
  • Be familiar with how the law, including case law, can support children and families and care planning.
  • Understand the range of powers and impact for children who are after children whilst in care and when leaving care.
  • Understand the court process and the need for planning for Care proceedings, the pre-proceedings stage and available permanency options

Programme Outline:

  • Responsibilities as a social worker and interaction with the law 
  • What are your responsibilities as a social worker to the child, professionals, the family, and the multi-agency forum.
  • Practicalities of seeking legal advice and developing an effective working and supportive relationship with the LA’s legal representative
  • Main Principles of Children Act 1989
  • Local Authority statutory powers and duties to Children S.17, S.47 Children Act
  • Public Law proceedings and orders- S.31 Children Act
  • Public Law Outline- overview of the process and statutory timescales
  • There is a need for concurrent care planning and considering realistic plans for the child’s permanency.
  • Leaving Care Services- Leaving Care Act

Who should attend:

Suitable for social workers, managers, Children Guardians, IROs and anyone who wishes to understand the legal framework when the local authority is involved with children.

Cost:

£135 plus VAT

To book your space please complete the booking form below

Booking form

Please contact us if you are interested in this course or other training.

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