Common Assessment Framework: Managers' and Practitioners' Guides
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CAF: Managers' Guide (September 2007).pdf (508.42 Kb)- CAF: Practitioners' Guide (September 2007).pdf (1209.10 Kb)
| Provider | DCSF |
|---|---|
| Topics | Information sharing and the Common Assessment Framework; Multi-agency working |
| Type | Information and guidance |
| Date | September 2007 |
| Region | Not Applicable |
The managers' guide is for all strategic and operational managers across all children's services who have responsibility for implementing the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), to ensure better outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The practitioners' guide is for all practitioners who want to know about the CAF and how to use it.
The CAF is a generic assessment for children with additional needs, which can be used by practitioners across all children's services in all local areas in England. It aims to help early identification of need, promote coordinated service provision and reduce the number of assessments that some children and young people go through.
The CAF contributes to the delivery of integrated frontline services, as outlined in the statutory guidance supporting section 10 (interagency cooperation) and section 11 (safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children) of the Children Act 2004.
A number of local authorities trialled the CAF alongside the role of lead professional during 2005-6. Evaluations of the trials informed revisions to the CAF form and guidance. Trials demonstrated widespread support from practitioners and managers.
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