Description
This online course provides an in depth look into many key and important aspects of the Common Assessment Framework. You will cover topics like what is a CAF, why we need it and what are the aims of a Common Assessment Framework. The course explains the CAF Principles, as well as the key principles of a quality assessment, when to undertake a CAF assessment and you will explore its Strengths vs. Weaknesses.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for all children’s workforce practitioners, i.e. all staff who work with children, young people and their families. Although this course forms part of an induction programme for new starters, it is also intended for all practitioners who want to improve their knowledge and continue their professional development.
This e-learning course is CPD and RoSPA approved.
A CPD Certified Online Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure the integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
A RoSPA Approved Online Course
This online course has gained assurance from RoSPA Qualifications, a leading name in health and safety and nationally recognised Awarding Organisation, providing reassurance to customers, employees and stakeholders that the training
course is of a high standard.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course will:
• understand what a CAF Pre-Assessment checklist is and when to use it
• know the key principles of and background to the CAF
• know when and when not to undertake the CAF
• be able to explain the four main stages in completing a CAF
• understand how the CAF interfaces with other assessments
• know how to use a CAF to inform a specialist assessment
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available from your Online Training Academy Dashboard.