Purpose

To report on a workforce programme to develop
and embed an effective social care practice model in children and
family services.

Content

(a)       That the
Collaborative Communication training as a core requirement for all
staff in Children’s Services, to equip practitioners to build
empowering, strengths-focused conversations with children and
families be endorsed; and
 
(b)       That the vital role
of senior and middle management in championing and modelling this
approach, actively reinforcing a culture or collaboration and
consistency across all Teams to embed sustainable outcomes-focussed
practice be recognised.