Insights

Independent social work. Accessible assessment. Thoughtful practice.

A space to explore some of the issues we encounter in assessment practice, family proceedings and our work with parents and professionals.

Accessible Assessment

Making assessment accessible should never mean making it less rigorous.

Thoughts on ParentAssess, additional needs, communication, neurodivergence and creating a genuine opportunity for parents to participate.

Good assessment requires us to test what we think we know.

Reflections on independence, evidence, professional curiosity, risk, strengths and reaching balanced professional conclusions

Behind every set of papers is a family living through the process.

Practical information and reflections on assessment, Family Court proceedings and working with an Independent Social Worker.

Assessment Practice

Families & Proceedings

Thinking beyond the assessment.

Good assessment is about more than completing a framework. It requires professional curiosity, careful analysis and an understanding of the individual people involved.

Here we share reflections on independent social work practice, accessibility, parenting assessment and some of the issues that arise when families are involved in proceedings.

Curious. Practical. Evidence-led.

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We'll continue to add reflections, guidance and resources from our work in independent social work and assessment.