• Children's Social Care and Preventative Services

    Family Network Meetings: Practice Workshop

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    Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to all professionals working with children and families - South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

    This two-hour face-to-face workshop provides practitioners with practical guidance and skills to confidently facilitate Family Network Meetings. The session focuses on each stage of the Family Network Meeting process, from preparation through to developing and agreeing a family-led plan. Practitioners will explore how to explain the purpose of a Family Network Meeting to children, young people and families in a clear and accessible way, helping participants understand what the meeting involves and what is expected of them. The workshop will cover meeting structure and agenda planning, agreeing ground rules, encouraging participation, managing discussions, and ensuring all voices are heard. Participants will also learn how to accurately record discussions and decisions, support family networks to identify strengths and solutions, and facilitate the development of clear and achievable plans. The workshop forms part of the wider Family Network Meeting learning pathway and supports practitioners to embed strengths-based and family-led practice in their day-to-day work.

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course, you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Understand the purpose and principles of Family Network Meetings.
    • Explain Family Network Meetings clearly to children, young people and families, including the process and what to expect.
    • Identify who should attend and prepare participants effectively.
    • Facilitate Family Network Meetings using an agreed structure and agenda.
    • Establish and maintain ground rules that encourage respectful discussion and participation.
    • Manage differing views and maintain focus on the child and family's needs.
    • Record discussions, decisions and actions accurately.
    • Support family networks to identify strengths, resources and solutions.
    • Enable families to develop achievable family-led plans with clear actions, responsibilities and review arrangements.
    • Reflect on how Family Network Meetings contribute to strengthening family networks and improving outcomes for children.

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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