Section 17: Effective referrals and assessments

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.

This training is for advisers and professionals working with families in England.

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’

Our training centres the principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression. We provide legal, technical and practical information to help participants work more effectively with families with NRPF. We also discuss the political and historical context of NRPF and the wider immigration system.

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Your individual ticket confirms access to the session for yourself. Please do not share the training link with colleagues.