Introduction to Permanence

Please note this training is for West Lothian Council employees.

This session is targeted to Children and Families social workers with a lesser experience of the permanence process for children.

The introduction to permanence training aims to introduce the concept of permanence, and why it matters.

Key objectives:

• Increase knowledge of the legislative and policy framework and available permanence options.
• Enhance skills to create child-centred permanence plans.
• Promote early intervention to achieve better outcomes for children ensuring they have a secure, stable, and loving family.
• To encourage the placement of children with prospective long-term carers at the earliest possible opportunity, reducing the negative impact of delays in decision-making.
• To provide opportunities for reflection on best practices, research findings, and the experiences of other carers and professionals to improve permanence planning and support.

The session will run 9.30am - 4.30pm both days. You must attend both days.

Please note this session may be subject to minimum and maximum numbers.