Child and Family Assessment

Child and Family Assessment Workbook

Structured Templates for Children’s Social Workers

This comprehensive workbook has been developed for children’s social workers, early help teams, and safeguarding professionals who complete child and family assessments. Designed to support evidence-informed practice, it offers clear guidance, structured tools, and practical templates grounded in UK legislation and statutory guidance.

Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, this workbook helps you stay organised and focused — providing a reliable structure for assessing children’s needs, identifying risks, and developing meaningful, child-centred plans.

Key Features:

• Over 70 pages of professional content tailored to the realities of frontline assessment
• Covers Section 17 and Section 47 processes under the Children Act 1989
• Explains core legal duties, assessment models, and safeguarding principles
• Supports analysis using the Assessment Framework Triangle
• Includes practical tools and templates for direct work, planning, and recording
• Suitable for training, continuing professional development, and direct casework

This digital edition is formatted for ease of use and designed to support reflective, ethical, and structured assessment in complex practice environments.