26/03/2015
Here is the latest BAFF information on the Forthcoming Events which will give information about all their workshops for the coming year and some of the recently new booking forms prepared.
BAFF’s Legal Conference is scheduled for 12 June 2015 at Mal Mason in Dundee (flyer due out shortly). Workshops: **When things start to unravel! – Disruptions in adoption and permanent placements** – New workshop by our new Trainer Consultant - Lindsey Dunbar – 7th May 2015 Theme: This workshop will consider disruption in both adoptive and foster placements. The input will allow participants to consider what risk factors there are in placements and what the current research tells us. We will consider how best to promote placement stability to achieve the best outcomes. We will also consider the protocols and practices of managing disruptions and there will be opportunity to learn from other agencies experiences of this.
Who should attend? This workshop is suitable for social workers and managers who work in adoption or have responsibility for permanence placements. Workers registered with the SSSC are reminded that they may wish to consider using the completion of this workshop as evidence of meeting their post-registration training and learning requirements.
Learning objectives:
• Consider what research can tell us about risk factors;
• Consider what we can do to promote stability in placements;
• Consider the relationship between professionals and the adoptive or foster family and examine how to use this knowledge to promote the best support;
• Consider the current protocols and processes around disruption and share examples of sensitive practice in this difficult area.
**Role of the Supervising Social Worker** –Due to popular demand – Trainer Consultant –Lindsey Dunbar – 20th May 2015 Theme: The role of the Supervising Social Worker (SSW) is critical in fostering. This workshop will consider the roles and responsibilities of the SSW and revisit the regulation underpinning the work. It will also consider how we both give and receive supervision and how we manage concerns over the quality of care being provided.
Who should attend? This workshop is suitable for anyone working in a fostering team where they have supervisory responsibility for foster carers. Workers registered with the SSSC are reminded that they may wish to consider using the completion of this workshop as evidence of meeting their post-registration training and learning requirements.
Learning objectives Participants will consider:
• The regulatory requirements of supervising foster carer
• Their understanding and experience of supervision
• Supervisory styles and techniques with a view to developing best practice.
• The role and responsibilities of the supervising social worker and the impact upon foster carers.
We are also featuring one of our very popular workshop by Rhona Po***ck our Legal Adviser The above workshop is intended for children and family workers and their mangers, social work assistants and staff in fostering and adoption teams. Learning objectives: Legislation and case law Purposes of Hearing and Pre-hearing panels Determining the rights of those attending the Hearing Report Writing Presenting facts, research, information and opinion to support recommendations Obtaining the views of the child Addressing contact Preparing for permanence when the child is in the Hearing System
The cost for all of the above workshops will be £105 + VAT, for Full or Associate members and £81 + VAT for Individual members. If you or any anybody else are interested in attending then please pass this on. If you would like to know any further information about any of our workshops and/a booking form, can you please email us direct at [email protected] – We would appreciate
