Common Assessment Framework (CAF) training

Everyone working with children and young people must be aware of how to share information and when to complete a Common Assessment to support children and young people. This is an important component of safeguarding responsibilities.

A comprehensive multi-agency training programme is available for the children’s workforce in Richmond so that they understand how to share information and use the CAF appropriately.

Training programme

Information Sharing eLearning

This course follows national guidance on sharing information appropriately, legally and securely.  

All staff working with children and young people across the private, public and voluntary sector should complete this course prior to attending any of the following classroom training or workshops.

To book online please visit Workforce Development Training page

Information Sharing Workshop

This workshop complements the eLearning course above. Description and dates available are displayed on the Workforce Development Training page.

CAF Training

CAF Training is available in three half-day modules, giving flexibility for practitioners to attend appropriate training at a convenient time.  

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Part 1: Introduction to the Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

This is an introduction to the CAF process as a tool to support Safeguarding and Integrated Working.  This course is essential for all staff working directly with children, young people and their families, and recommended for all others in the children’s workforce.

Please note that Information Sharing training must be completed before booking onto CAF Part 1.  

This course is also suitable as a refresher for CAF Lead Professionals.

For available dates and to book online please visit Workforce Development Training page

Part 2: Using the Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

On this course you will gain a thorough understanding of how to use the CAF process and ensure a child-centred approach to help children/young people who need the support of a number of different services.  This course is essential for practitioners who could have the Lead Professional role, and recommended for other Team Around the Child members

For available dates and to book online please visit Workforce Development Training page

Part 3: Engagement Skills

The CAF is being used widely in Richmond, and the scope of training has been extended to include this module on engagement skills, to help practitioners improve outcomes for families using the CAF process.  This course is recommended for Lead Professionals and other Team Around the Child members

For available dates and to book online please visit Workforce Development Training page

Richmond (Holistix) eCAF Training

Using Richmond’s eCAF system to record and share CAFs will result in faster and more secure information sharing.  Lead Professionals will learn how to create and manage CAF Episodes electronically; Team Around the Child (TAC) members will learn how to use the Richmond eCAF system to access and update their actions.

In order to attend these course participants should be actively involved in, and have a clear understanding of, the CAF process and information sharing guidance.

For available dates and to book online please visit Workforce Development Training page.

Bespoke Workshops

Schools and teams or services can request a workshop, update or awareness session targeted if appropriate at their particular training needs. Please contact Cathy Reynolds, Children’s Workforce Development on 020 8487 5372 or email cathy.reynolds@richmond.gov.uk