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CF/CS/1   Court Skills Training 09/09/10
Central Course   Course Fee £ 0.00

This Course is Closed
 
Closing Date 02/09/10
Event ReferenceC
Course LeaderPhil Booth
Course Organiser
Course Outline
The focus of the discussion will be on good practice for social workers in court proceedings. Particular topics to be covered will include:
record-keeping
preparation of Children Act statements
Preparation of Care Plans
The Court process
Conduct at court when not giving evidence
evidence in chief
cross examination
During the course of the discussion, reference will be made to worked examples details of which will be sent out to attendees in advance of the course.
Although the focus will be on good practice for social workers in court proceedings, the course would also be of benefit to family support workers and foster carers who wish to understand the Court process more and gain some experience in giving evidence.
** Available to Children and Families social workers, support workers and foster carers only **
 ** Please note you must have your line manager's / supervising social worker's agreement before you book onto this course **
To reserve your place, register and apply on-line, email CPDbookings, phone the TDU on 01904 553017 or fax 01904 554446.