Introduction to Integrated Working
Course Description
Integrated working is when everyone supporting children and young people works effectively to put the child at the centre, meet their needs and improve their lives. Integrated working is the basis of all work now with children and families and early year's workers need to have a clear understanding of their role and shared responsibilities in working together with others to support children. This session provides an overview of the tools for integrated working which are being implemented across all agencies. It provides and early years perspective on the Common Assessment Framework, EcAF, Information Sharing Guidance, ContactPoint, Integrated Children's Systems and Service Directories. They is ample opportunity for questions and answers throughout the session.
It is delivered over 1 x 3hr session
Aims and Objectives
To consider what Integrated Working is
To develop an understanding of the importance of shared responsibilitiy and the benefits of integrated working
To provide and introduction to the tools needed for effective working including:
CAF, EcAF, CONTACTPOINT, LEAD PROFESSIONALS, SERVICE DIRECTORIES AND INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S SYSTEMS
To develop an understanding of up to date Information Sharing Guidance
To consider the importance of effective integrated working for early year's workers.
Links
Links to EYFS
- 1. A unique child
- 2. Positive relationships
- 3. Enabling evironments
- 4. Learning and development
Links to ECM
- 1. Be healthy
- 2. Stay safe
- 3. Enjoy and achieve
- 4. Making a positive contribution
- 5. Achieve economic well being
Links to CommonCore
- 1. Effective communication and engagement with children and families
- 2. Child and young person development
- 3. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
- 4. Supporting transitions
- 5. Multi-agency working
- 6. Sharing information
Links to KEEP
- 1. Understanding of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop
- 2. Knowledge and understanding in order to support and extend childrens learning in and across all areas and aspects of learning
- 3. Practice in meeting all childrens needs, learning styles and interests
- 4. Work with parents, carers and the wider community
- 5. Work with other professionals within and beyond the setting
- 6. Relationship with both children and adults