Young People

The Common Assessment Framework has been introduced by the government as a way of understanding what help children and young people might need so they can do their best at school and in other areas.

The government and all the people working with you want you to achieve your best in the following areas:

Being healthy
Staying safe
Enjoying and achieving
Making a positive contribution
Achieving economic wellbeing

Using the Common Assessment Framework does NOT mean that you are in trouble. It's just a way of getting help and support when you need it.

This information is usually given to young people aged 13 or over to make sure you are involved in decisions made about you.

It starts with a talk about your strengths and an opportunity for you to talk your worries through. This will involve your parent and/or carer, and your views will be very important for this. Your story and the information you have given will be put onto a form that you get to read. You will also be asked if you agree to other agencies being contacted so everyone can work together. If you are not sure about this, please try and be honest with the staff so they can talk any issues through.

A 'lead professional' will be chosen and it will be this person's job to make sure you (and your parents/carers) get all the information you need. They will also help organise support from any agencies that may be able to help.

Regular meetings should be held to decide whether your support plan is suitable and should continue or change. You will be invited to these and you can take someone along to support you. If you do not want your parent/carer to be involved please talk about the reason for this.

Please see young persons CAF leaflet and poster for more information.

Last Modified: 27/07/2010 15:31:30
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