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Integrated Working and Common Assessment Framework: Handbook for Practitioners

Carole Pickburn - October 2011
caf.helpdesk@kirklees.gov.uk


Opens in a new windowForeward (PDF 22kb)
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Opens in a new windowSection 1: Introduction (PDF 115kb)
  • Common Assessment Framework
  • Our Principles and Values
  • Every Child Matters Outcomes
  • Terms and Definitions
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Model of Need
 Opens in a new windowSection 2: Information Sharing (PDF 374kb)
  • Information Sharing
  • Kirklees Information Sharing Flowchart
  • Kirklees Information Sharing Service
  • Sample IS1 Form
  • Information Sharing Guide
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Opens in a new windowSection 3: Integrated Working (PDF 197kb)
  • What is Integrated Working
  • What is the CAF
  • When to do a Common Assessment
  • Pre Assessment Checklist
  • Sample Pre Assessment Checklist
 Opens in a new windowSection 4: Completing a CAF (PDF 465kb)
  • Completing a Common Assessment
  • Assessment domains
  • Kirklees Flowchart + 7 step plan fold out
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Opens in a new windowSection 5: Multi Agency Support Team (MAST) (PDF 438kb)
  • Convening a Multi Agency Support Team
  • Sample MAST meeting checklist
  • Sample Invitation Letter
  • Multi Agency Support Team Meeting
  • Sample Chair of MAST meeting checklist
  • Deciding who should be the Lead Professional
  • Multi Agency Support Team Action Plan
  • Sample MAST Action Plan
  • Sample Report of Unmet Need Report
  • Sample Review of MAST Action Plan
  • Ending a Multi Agency Support Team
  • Sample MAST Feedback Form

 Opens in a new windowSection 6: The Lead Professional (PDF 62kb)
  • Role and Responsibilities of Lead Professional in CAF
  • Accountability of the Lead Professional
  • Lead Professionals and children with complex needs
  • Support for the Lead Professional
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Opens in a new windowSection 7: Assessment Guidance (PDF 75kb)
  • Assessing the needs of babies, children and young people with a disability
  • Assessing the needs of black and minority ethnic children and their families
  • Addressing issues of sexuality amongst children and young people
  • Addressing the use and misuse of drugs and alcohol by young people
  • Parents with learning disabilities
  • Addressing the needs of young people who may be engaged in risk taking behaviour
 Opens in a new windowSection 8: Help and Support (PDF 383kb)
  • The Role of the CAF Coordinator
  • The Every Child Matters (ECM) Hubs
  • Contact Details
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Opens in a new windowSection 9: Templates (PDF 1012kb)  
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Opens in a new windowGlossary (PDF 23kb) Opens in a new windowAppendix 1 - Indicators of Need (PDF 224kb)
Opens in a new windowAppendix 2 - Safeguarding Interface (PDF 481kb)
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