What is the common assessment framework Wales?
The framework for assessment provides that common language based on explicit values about children, knowledge about what children need to ensure their successful development, and the factors in their lives which may positively or negatively influence their upbringing.
What is the assessment framework?
The common assessment framework (CAF) is a process used to identify children’s unmet needs and support them. Using the CAF, an assessor works with the child and their parents or carers to understand the issues at hand and then formulates an action plan to provide the best support possible.
Which 3 areas are in the assessment framework?
The assessment covers three domains: development of the child or young person; parents and carers; and family and environment. Who is the CAF for? The CAF is aimed at children and young people with additional needs who have needs that are not being met by their current service provision. Who will use the CAF?
What is the assessment framework triangle?
The Assessment Framework triangle in Working Together to Safeguard Children provides a model, which should be used to examine how the different aspects of the child’s life and context interact and impact on the child.
What are the 7 core aims in Wales?
Seven Core Aims. Specifically, these seek to define who children are (Article 1), their right to an identity and for that identity to be registered (articles 7 and 8), the protection and propagation of their rights (articles 4 and 42) and, finally, the respect for superior rights (article 41).
What does a Section 17 assessment determine?
A ‘child in need’ assessment under section 17 will identify the needs of the child and ensure that the family are given the appropriate support in enabling them to safeguard and promote the child’s welfare.
How Do You Use assessment Framework?
Common assessment framework
- step 1 – identify needs early.
- step 2 – assess those needs.
- step 3 – deliver integrated services using integrated processes such as ‘Team around the child’ and ‘Lead professional’
- step 4 – review progress.
Is the common assessment framework still in use 2020?
In recent years, the Common Assessment Framework has been replaced by an Early Help Assessment (EHA). The EHA is based on the same principles as the CAF but it is much simpler and more straightforward to use.
What is a Section 47 assessment?
A Section 47 enquiry means that CSC must carry out an investigation when they have ‘reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found, in their area is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm’1. The aim is to decide whether any action should be taken to safeguard the child.
What is Article 12 of the Uncrc?
Article 12 of the Convention establishes the right of every child to freely express her or his views, in all matters affecting her or him, and the subsequent right for those views to be given due weight, according to the child’s age and maturity.
How do Welsh language skills help in the workplace?
A Welsh Language Skills Plan will help you manage and use staff members’ language skills. It involves the following simple steps: Deciding which language skills are needed for your workforce, for specific teams and jobs. Assessing and recording your staff’s language skills.
What is assessment in curriculum for Wales?
Learner progression along a continuum of learning from ages 3 to 16 is central to Curriculum for Wales. Assessment plays a fundamental role in enabling each individual learner to make progress at an appropriate pace, ensuring they are supported and challenged accordingly.
What is the framework for assessment?
The framework for assessment provides that common language based on explicit values about children, knowledge about what children need to ensure their successful development, and the factors in their lives which may positively or negatively influence their upbringing.
Why have we developed this guidance for assessment?
In support of this commitment, this guidance has been developed to take the needs of all learners into account and recognises that their identity, language, ability, background and the support they may need differs given their particular circumstances. Assessment is a fundamental part of Curriculum for Wales and is integral to the learning process.
What is eydaf assessment?
Framework (EYDAF), the Foundation Phase Profile (the profile) supports assessment of children’s learning and development throughout their time in the Foundation Phase. Its main purpose is to provide a nationally consistent baseline assessment which aligns with end of phase outcomes.