Being Part of a Team Around the Family (TAF)

Who is it for?

This is course is suitable for all front-line practitioners who work with children, young people and their families. The session is to help practitioners to have a good understanding the purpose of the Team Around the Family meetings and how they can support a family to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session the participants will:

• Effectively initiate a TAF meeting, be able to chair and contribute to the meeting
• Record a TAF meeting using correct paperwork
• Take on the role of the lead professional where appropriate

A certificate of attendance will be auto-generated and received on completion of the evaluation form. Therefore it is vital that you complete this as this is the only method you will receive a certificate of attendance.

DSCP Training Charging Policy

DSCP maintain a charging policy and the aim of the policy is to manage the demand on the multi-agency training programme delivered to ensure it is fairly accessed. It is also a reflection of the resources required to deliver the partnerships multi-agency training programme and the cost associated with non-attendees.

Training is currently offered to agencies of the partnership including all Early Years Providers. Private and for-profit organisations who do not come into these categories, will be charged £30 per person per half day course.

Cancellation/No-Attendance Policy (The implementation of this is at the discretion of the DSCP)

If you need to change or cancel your booking it is vital that you email DSCPTraining@durham.gov.uk at the earliest opportunity so that this place can be offered to others and to avoid any charges that may be incurred.

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