Overview
The support provided by local authorities under Section 17 & Section 20 of the Children act, 1989, has been recognised by the government & courts as being an essential safety net to protect the most vulnerable children and families who have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) from destitution. This course will provide delegates with a clear understanding of the legislation and case law in relation to families with NRPF and UASC (Unaccompanie Asylum Seeking Children). It will examine the complexities involved in the completing of these assessments and the importance of getting the assessments right, not just for the children & families but to prevent a legal challenge for the local authority under the Human Rights Act, 1998 in addition to the arrangements for working jointly with the UK Border AgencyWho is Families with NRPF and UASC aimed at?
This is an introductory course for Social Workers, Team Managers, Senior Managers and Local Authority Legal RepresentativesCourse Length
1 dayLearning Outcomes
On completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what no recourse to public funds means and who it applies to
- Describe the four stages process for establishing eligibility for services
- Apply legislation and case law to the completion of single assessments and human rights assessments
- Identify good practice for assessing and supporting NRPF families and UASC
- Identify the next steps to develop a formal procedure for the local authority in completing assessments on families with NRPF and UASC
