Conference Details

Early Help Lead Professional and TAF Role and Responsibility Who is this course for? This half day training is aimed at Early Help partners who are Lead Professionals as part of the Early Help Assessment process. It will support practitioners to build their confidence and skills in the role of Lead Professional- with a particular focus upon co-ordinating and managing Team around the Family (TAF) meetings. Aims The aims of the workshop includes: • Developing an understanding of what it means to be a Lead Professional in the context of Early Help support. • To explore the main aspects of the Team Around the Family (TAF) process to assist professionals in planning, implementing and reviewing support for the family. Objectives At the end of the course participants will be able to: • Have confidence in ensuring that there is a co-ordinated and multi-agency approach in supporting the child/ren and family in relation to the action plan. • Ensure parents/carers and children/young people have an equal role in agreeing their goals and the actions- and their central role in meeting the needs of the child/young person is acknowledged. • To develop delegates skills and confidence in completing the Team Around the Family (TAF) paperwork. • Understand the Team Around the Family (TAF) recording and storage processes and responsibilities. • Use their skills and gain confidence when co-ordinating, chairing and managing a TAF meeting. • Further their understanding and skills in reviewing progress against the plan and having clear next steps including closure processes. Trainer • Early Help Learning & Development Team

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