Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. identify three factors that can lead a child into the care system

2. identify the legal process of a child entering the care system

3. identify at least five key professionals and their roles and responsibilities in the process

4. identify the four key documents that structure the way professionals work with children and young people in care

5. give two characteristics of care provision that reflect good practice

6. present a case study of life chance outcomes for children and young people in care versus children and young people who are not

7. identify four of the main challenges young people face by being in the care system

8. give one example of the challenges young people face using verbal communication

9. identify five benefits of working together using a multi-agency approach

10. identify three positive and three negative aspects of risk management when working with young people

11. present a risk assessment in relation to a specific young person or child with whom they work

12. identify three examples of legal plans that support children and young people in care

13. give three examples of legal and statutory entitlements for children and young people in care.