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Parenting Capacity Social Work Assessment Framework: Guidance and Template
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Parenting Capacity Social Work Assessment Framework: Guidance and Template

The “Southwark Parenting Assessment Framework” is a comprehensive document designed to assist practitioners in assessing a parent’s ability to meet the needs of a child. It provides structured guidance for…

FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF NELGECT TOOLKIT: GUIDANCE AND ASSESSESMENT TOOL
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Neglect Toolkit: Guidance and Assessesment Tool

The Neglect Toolkit: Guidance and Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource developed to assist professionals in assessing and addressing cases of neglect concerning children’s well-being. The toolkit provides a structured…

Child accidental non-accidental injury social work assessment checklists and children's interview techniques
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Accidental/non-accidental injury to the child: Social work assessment checklists & child’s interview activity

(You can download the guidance below in a PDF document here.) SOCIAL WORKER’S QUESTIONS FOR EACH ADULT WHO WAS PRESENT DURING THE INJURY In situations involving a concerning child injury, it…

Voice of the Child Toolkit
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Voice of the Child Toolkit

The Voice of the Child Toolkit, developed by Derby City Council, offers a collection of useful tools designed to engage and hear the perspectives of children and young people. This…

Social Work Supervision and Reflection Tools & Resources
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Social Work Supervision and Reflection Tools & Resources

Exploring Identity, Power, Values and Ethics Social GGRRAAAACCEEESSSS This tool provides a framework called Social GGRRAAAACCEEESSSS for reflecting on different aspects of personal identity as a person and as an…

Graded Care Profile 2 - Quality of Care/Neglect Assessment Tool & Guidance
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Graded Care Profile 2 – Quality of Care/Neglect Assessment Tool & Guidance

The Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) is an updated version of the original Graded Care Profile tool, designed to assess the quality of care provided to an individual child over…

The Safety House: A child protection tool for involving Children in Safety Planning
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The Safety House: A child protection tool for involving Children in Safety Planning

“The Safety House: Involving Children in Safety Planning” is a practical tool designed to engage children in the process of safety planning within child protection systems. Developed by Sonja Parker,…

The Child Assessment Framework: Key Areas & Checklists for Social Work Assessments
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The Child Assessment Framework: Key Areas & Checklists for Social Work Assessments

The Child Assessment Framework: Key Areas & Checklists for Social Work Assessments is an invaluable resource that assists social workers in systematically gathering essential information to promote the well-being and…

Neglect Toolkit for Practitioners: Assessment tools, checklist, questionnaires, worksheets
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Neglect Toolkit for Practitioners: Assessment tools, checklist, questionnaires, worksheets

The Neglect Toolkit for Practitioners is an exceptional resource developed by East Sussex County Council. This toolkit provides a wide range of assessment tools, checklists, questionnaires, and worksheets to support…

Child Protection Home Visit: Practical Guidance
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Child Protection Home Visit: Practical Guidance

(You can download the guidance below in a PDF document here.) WHEN THERE IS NO ANSWER WHEN YOU KNOCK: If the family does not answer the door when you knock, listen…

Parenting styles tool
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Parenting styles tool

The Parenting Styles Tool is a valuable resource developed by Cafcass to help parents and carers assess their own parenting style and understand its impact on their child. This tool…

Three Islands templates activity social worker children voice wishes and feelings
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Three Islands Activity guidance, template & record sheets

The Three Islands is a fun and interactive direct work activity for social workers and practitioners to engage children in exploring their preferences, views, wishes and concerns. This activity enables…

Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem
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Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem

Parents, Pints & Pills is a booklet created by young carers for young people living with a family member with a drug or alcohol problem. It provides valuable support and…

Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist
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Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist

The Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist is a valuable toolkit designed to support social workers and practitioners in observing and influencing parent-child interactions during home visits. The toolkit,…

All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)
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All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)

The All About Me: Direct Work Sheets & Activities booklet is an engaging and interactive resource developed by Socialworkerstoolbox.com. With 40 thoughtfully designed sheets, it aims to prioritise the voice…

Feelings faces: How do you feel today?
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Feelings faces: How do you feel today?

The “Feelings Faces: How Do You Feel Today?” poster is an engaging and versatile resource designed to support 1:1 direct work with children and young people. This poster showcases a…

My Feelings Colouring Chart
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My Feelings Colouring Chart

The “My Feelings Colouring Chart” is a valuable resource that empowers children to explore and express their emotions in different areas of their lives. With dedicated sections for friends, home,…

Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)
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Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)

The Child and Youth Participation Toolkit, developed by Tusla Child and Family Agency, is an invaluable resource designed to facilitate meaningful engagement with children and young people. This comprehensive toolkit…

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30+ tools for 1:1 work with children (assessment, planning & intervention)

The Kids Central Toolkit aims to provide workers and services with information, resources and tools to use child-centred approaches in their work with children, young people and families. The Toolkit…

Direct Work with Children & Young People: Resource Pack
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Direct Work with Children & Young People: Resource Pack

The “Direct Work Resource Pack” is an invaluable compilation of tools and interventions designed for professionals engaged in direct work with children and young people. This helpful resource pack provides…

FREE DOWNLOAD OF MY FEELINGS WORKBOOK: NAMING & EXPLORING EMOTIONS
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My feelings workbook: naming & exploring emotions

The “My Feelings Workbook” is a powerful resource designed to help children recognise and explore their emotions. This book aims to support children in the healing process by teaching them…

This is my World: Gathering child's views on self, family, friendships, school, illness & the future
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This is my World: Gathering child’s views on self, family, friendships, school, illness & the future

“This is My World” is an invaluable workbook created to support therapists in their work with children and adolescents diagnosed with a medical illness. The workbook contains a range of activities…

Dog risk assessment form
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Dog risk assessment form

The Dog Risk Assessment Form is a template created by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) to assess the suitability and significance of a dog in the context…

Female genital mutilation (FGM) risk assessment templates
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) risk assessment templates

The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Risk Assessment Templates are a set of four documents designed to assist social workers in assessing the risk of FGM in different scenarios. The templates…

Home conditions observation record/framework
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Home conditions observation record/framework

The Home Conditions Observation Record/Framework is a valuable tool designed to assist social workers in observing and documenting the conditions of a home. It provides a structured framework that covers…

Observations Checklist: what to look for in assessing attachment and bonding (tool)
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Observations Checklist: what to look for in assessing attachment and bonding (tool)

The Attachment and Bonding Observations Checklist is a tool that outlines specific behaviors to observe when assessing the attachment and bonding between a child and their parent or caregiver. The…

Children’s Participation Toolkit for Social Workers (activities & worksheets)
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Children’s Participation Toolkit for Social Workers (activities & worksheets)

The Children’s Participation Toolkit for Social Workers is a comprehensive booklet designed to facilitate the active involvement of children in the social work process. Packed with engaging activities, worksheets, and…

‘Say it your own way’: 40+ worksheets facilitating children's participation in assessment
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‘Say it your own way’: 40+ worksheets facilitating children’s participation in assessment

‘Say it your own way’ is an inclusive and empowering booklet that prioritises the voice of the child, their wishes, feelings, and views. It consists of 40+ engaging worksheets designed…

Pre-Birth Assessment Tool
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Pre-Birth Assessment Tool

The Pre-Birth Assessment Tool is a resource designed to support professionals in thoroughly examining various factors related to a mother’s pregnancy and the overall circumstances of the family. The tool…

'Animal talk' activity: Using animal pictures to get to know children and discuss their views and feelings
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‘Animal talk’ activity: Using animal pictures to get to know children and discuss their views and feelings

‘Animal talk’ is a valuable resource designed to help social workers and other practitioners engage in open and meaningful conversations with children, allowing them to get to know children on…