Parenting Capacity Social Work Assessment Framework: Guidance and Template

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 evaluating parenting capacity and considering factors that may impact it. The framework draws on familiar…


FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF NELGECT TOOLKIT: GUIDANCE AND ASSESSESMENT TOOL

Nelgect 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 approach to evaluate various indicators of neglect, ensuring a thorough examination of the child’s circumstances….


Social Work Supervision and Reflection Tools & Resources

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 enabler of supervision. It includes questions to consider how one’s identity might be described by…


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

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 safety of children involved in various legal processes. This comprehensive framework encompasses the child’s developmental…


Child Protection Home Visit: Practical Guidance

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 to/observe any signs of people being present in the house. If you believe that somebody…


Parenting styles tool

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 recognizes that parenting styles generally fall into four categories: authoritarian, authoritative, indulgent, and neglectful. With…


Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist

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, titled Parent-Child Interactions: A Home Visitor’s Guide, provides practical tips and tools to optimise the…


FREE DOWNLOAD OF MY FEELINGS WORKBOOK: NAMING & EXPLORING EMOTIONS

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 to identify and name their feelings. By reading and reflecting on each emotion presented in…


Dog risk assessment form

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 of fostering or adoption. It is designed to evaluate potential risks associated with a dog…


Female genital mutilation (FGM) risk assessment templates

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 provide a structured approach to consider the risk of FGM for pregnant women, non-pregnant adult…


Home conditions observation record/framework

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 key areas of the home, including the living area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and garden. Social…


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

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 templates, this toolkit supports social workers and early help workers in including children in assessments,…


Pre-Birth Assessment Tool

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 aims to identify and address any potential issues that could have a significant negative impact…


Getting to know a child's routine activity tool

Getting to know a child’s routine activity tool

The ‘Getting to know a child’s routine activity tool’ supports social workers to gain an understanding of a child’s or young person’s daily routine in an engaging way. The document contains 40+ individual slips with various activities/feelings which a child is asked to sort out…


The Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities (MACA-YC18) The Positive and Negative Outcomes of Caring (PANOC-YC20)

Young carers – assessment tools

The Manual below contains two instruments for the assessment of caring: The Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities (MACA-YC18) is a questionnaire (an 18-item self-report measure) that can be used to provide an index of the total amount of caring activity undertaken by the young person,…


Ecomap Activity template

Ecomaps: Guide For Social Workers, Examples and Templates

(You can download the guidance below in a PDF document here and a Word Ecomap Template here.) Ecomap Overview An ecomap is a key visual aid in social work, aimed at mapping and understanding a client’s personaland social connections. It provides an in-depth view of the…


Sexual behaviours traffic light tool

Sexual behaviours traffic light tool

This traffic light tool helps professionals categorise children’s sexual behaviors as green (healthy), amber (concerning), or red (harmful) across four age bands. It includes extensive examples of behaviors in each category. Green behaviors reflect healthy exploration and can prompt positive feedback. Amber signals gathering more…


Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional Development Screening Tool (ASQ:SE-2)

Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional Development Screening Tool (ASQ:SE-2)

ASQ:SE-2 is a set of questionnaires about children’s social-emotional development from 6 to 60 months which can be self-administered by parents/caregivers. Doing this screening provides a quick look at how children are doing in important areas, such as self-regulation, communication, autonomy, compliance, adaptive functioning, affect,…


How it looks to me (Assessing wishes & feelings worksheets)

How it looks to me (Assessing wishes & feelings worksheets)

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…


Explore your emotions - coloring & activity book

Explore your emotions – coloring & activity book

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…


FREE DOWNLOAD OF PARENTING WORKSHEETS (SOCIAL WORKERS’ ASSESSMENT TOOL)

Parenting worksheets (assessment tool)

The tool covers various aspects of parenting including communication, emotional development, boundaries, behavior, play/stimulation, stability, and the effects of drugs/alcohol. They encourage reflection on one’s own childhood and parenting approaches. There are exercises to identify helpful vs unhelpful parenting practices, give positive attention to children,…


FREE DOWNLOAD OF ALL ABOUT ME BOOKLET (21 PAGES)

All about me booklet (21 pages)

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…


Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely used self-rating scale designed to identify individuals at risk for postpartum depression, which is a common complication of childbirth. The scale consists of 10 questions and has been proven to be a practical and effective tool…