Course overview
You are equipped with the knowledge and skills required within the family court arena (both public and private). You explore what is required in writing for court and how to present evidence in proceedings.
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Cohort 2 (24-25 April and 1-2 May 2024)
Cohort 3 (26-27 June and 3-4 July 2024)
Where you study
This course is delivered on site at our Middlesbrough campus.
Course details
What you study
This course aims to:
- outline the various legal positions that Local Authority social workers are in within the family court arena (public and private law)
- develop the use of accurate, succinct, and analytical recording, including the use of chronologies
- explore risk assessment and analysis and how to present this in court papers, particularly in relation to Social Work Evidence Template (SWET) documentation in an analytical manner, avoiding ‘story telling’
- care planning and including the voice of the child in the court arena
- presenting cases in court; court etiquette, court skills, giving evidence
This course is non-accredited.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for children’s social workers.
Employability
Career opportunities
You learn about the various legal situations you will be involved in within the court arena, how to complete analytical risk assessments, how to present your case (in writing and verbally in court), and how to involve children and young people in your care planning.
