Introduction to the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

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Introduction to the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

Event Categories: GIRFEC, Practitioner Support,

Ref: 1674 - Training workshop
This training offers an opportunity to consider the implications of new Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and to learn about the new structures, rules and systems being introduced by the legislation.

Scotland is immensely proud of the Children's Hearings System and it is an integral part of the work to improve outcomes for all children and young people in Scotland. This new Act strengthens and promotes children's rights putting the child at the centre of the hearings system.

Learning objectives:

increased understanding and awareness of the legal framework of the hearings system
have an overview of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011
be aware of the changes introduced by the Act, particularly in relation to the grounds of referral, advocacy support, the definition of relevant person, and the impacts in later life of accepting offence grounds, for example in relation to disclosure certificates.
have a basic knowledge and understanding of the changes in legislation and the impact on existing law.
be familiar with new roles, responsibilities and resources.

Venue: in Edinburgh
Duration: Full-day

Who should attend: . This introductory course is suitable for be anyone who works directly with children and young people affected by the children's hearings system including teachers, support staff, youth work, guidance or social work.

Facilitators:
Jon Bolton - Jon Bolton is a social work practitioner and manager who has worked in the not-for-profit, academic and statutory sectors for over 20 years. Until January 2010, he was a senior manager in one of Scotland's largest Social Work Services and delivered the nationally recognised 'Online Child Protection Register', winner of the eGovernment Awards in 2008. He is an associate lecturer in Social Work at the University of Dundee.

Date: 6/3/2013

Duration: Full-day

This event cannot be booked - Sold Out

Delegate Cost:
Delegate rate £155.00

Discounts available:
Discounted rate: non-member individuals and small organisations £125.00
Discounted rate: member statutory and large voluntary organisations £125.00
Discounted rate: member individuals and small organisations £95.00

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Contact Details
for this event:
Kirsty Brown
Telephone:
0131 222 2446

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