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 toolkit is a valuable resource for social workers seeking to better understand the voices and…
“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, this resource aims to create a context for meaningful discussions with children about their safety…
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 professionals to understand what children like, dislike, and worry about. During the activity, the child…
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 of the child and facilitate meaningful engagement between social workers and the children they work…
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 wide range of over 60 faces depicting diverse emotions, providing a valuable visual tool for…
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, hobbies, school, family, and self-reflection, this interactive chart allows children to color in happy, neutral,…
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 offers ready-to-print worksheets, activities, and practical suggestions for workers to better understand the wishes, feelings,…
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 is based around six key principles that support child-centred practice, and each principle includes a…
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 to identify and name their feelings. By reading and reflecting on each emotion presented in…
“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 carefully designed to foster a therapeutic connection and encourage meaningful discussions about various aspects of…
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 templates, this toolkit supports social workers and early help workers in including children in assessments,…
‘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 to facilitate children’s active participation in their assessment and intervention, ensuring their perspectives are heard…
‘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 a deeper level. This tool features a collection of 24 animal pictures that serve as…
The Child Impact Tool is an interactive and colourful booklet developed by CAFCASS which empowers social workers by facilitating direct communication with children, enabling them to express wishes and feelings in a safe environment. It supports record-keeping, validates children’s experiences, and offers a child-centered perspective…
This activity book is a tool for children to express their emotions and encourages them to share with a trusted adult. It covers a range of emotions, from happiness to worries, along with their favorite activities and companions. The book’s illustrations and text serve as…
The “Solution-focused Practice – A Toolkit for Children & Young People” is a practical guide developed by NSPCC for professionals who work with children and young people between the ages of 5 and 19. The toolkit is particularly useful for practitioners who have some background…
The ‘All About Me’ booklet is a 21-page resource full of colourful worksheets intended for direct work with children. It is designed to help social workers explore various aspects of a child’s life. The booklet is divided into three main sections: How I Grow and…
The About Me Sentence Completion worksheet is a valuable tool designed to help social workers gain insight into a child’s self-perception, positive traits, and accomplishments. By providing a series of questions, the worksheet encourages children to reflect on and complete sentences about themselves, fostering self-awareness…
The Children’s Wishes and Feelings Shield is a valuable tool designed to empower children and enable their active participation in social care and protection assessments. This worksheet is specifically created for social workers to gain meaningful insights into a child’s perspective, allowing them to express…
The Three Houses template is a valuable tool that social workers can use to engage children in meaningful conversations about their thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. This creative and interactive tool is designed to explore three important aspects of a child’s life, represented by three different…
The Face Emotions Sheet is a tool used by social workers to help identify and understand the emotions experienced by children. It consists of various facial expressions representing different emotions. Social workers can use this sheet to engage with children, asking them about their recent…
The “All About Me Worksheets: Gaining wishes & feelings of children” is a valuable resource designed for social workers to engage in direct work and capture the voice of the child. This vibrant 16-page booklet provides an interactive platform for children to express themselves and…
The Graded Care Profile is an essential assessment tool used by social workers to identify and assess the risk of neglect in children. It provides a structured framework to evaluate the quality of care across various domains, including physical care, safety, love, and esteem. By…