The Role of Social Care in Implementing the SEND reforms - East of England

A practical training session for social workers and social care practioners, in the East of England region, who are working with disabled children and young people and those with SEN

This workshop is for social workers (Children’s and Adults’ services), social care practitioners, practice managers and team managers. Strategic SEN and social care managers are also invited to attend the session.

This training is hosted by your SEND Regional Network and will be facilitated by the Council for Disabled Children.

Aims

The aim of this workshop is to provide social care professionals with an opportunity focus on a range practical areas identified by your regional lead as a priority, including:

• The role of Social Care in EHC needs Assessments and planning
• Developing aspirations and outcomes with a focus on social care
• Identifying Social Care Needs as part of the EHC assessment and planning process
• Securing good quality social care advice
• Links with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Case law updates and implications for practice

A light lunch will be provided.

E-learning - An introduction to Social care and the SEND reforms

CDC has developed an e-learning module designed to be an introduction to the SEND reforms affecting social care.

Attendees will be expected to complete the e-learning module in advance of this training and will need to bring their certificate of completion along to the workshop.

The interactive e-learning module includes:

• The legal Framework
  • Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014
  • Children Act 1989
  • Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
• The EHC needs assessment and planning process
• Identifying social care needs as part of the EHC needs assessment and planning process
• The role of Social Work and Early Help practitioners in implementing the SEND reforms

Attendees will be provided with access to the e-learning module after registering for this training.

For more information please contact Hannah Warwick at the Council for Disabled Children at hwarwick@ncb.org.uk.