Section 17: Effective Referrals and Assessments

Join us for the second session of our exciting new training series in partnership with United Impact.

In this session, we’ll focus on the key steps to making effective referrals and confidently guiding families through the assessment process under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. 

This training is suitable for professionals working with families who may require Section 17 support. If you're involved in making or managing referrals, this course will provide you with essential knowledge and practical tools to help vulnerable families with NRPF access the services they need.

The session will explore:

• About Project 17 and United Impact
• Legal Framework of Section 17 Support
• Child in need assessments
• Risks to accessing support 
• Referrals - practical steps
• Barriers to accessing support
• ‘Gatekeeping’