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Principles of legal literacy for PE’s, NQSW Assessors, PEPS Assessors/Mentors and Coordinators

Part of BASW’s Taught Skills Programmes for Practice Educators & Practice Assessors

Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.

Suitable for experienced Practice Educators – (PEPS / PE Assessors, PEPS / PE Mentors, PEPS / PE Coordinators, Practice Mentor Assessors) and experienced Practice Assessors (ASYE Assessors, NQSW Assessors, PAs of NQSWs, PAs of ASYEs, Supervisors of NQSWs, Supervisors of ASYEs). This course will focus on English legislation and case examples but the principles will be relevant to delegates nationwide.

As a half day course, this is not a full legal update, rather it looks at the importance of legal literacy in the role of PE, PA, PEPS Assessor/Mentor. Including what it is, how we do it, how we assess our own competency and how we use it in our practice. Current examples such as the upcoming introduction of LPS, the findings of the PLO Working Group 2021 and recent case law about Gillick Competency are used to illustrate these principles – providing attendees with some key current changes to consider.

Learning Outcomes:

This course will provide participants with the following learning outcomes:

• To have an understanding of what legal literacy is and why it is important.

• To explore types of legal literacy and we can keep ourselves updated.

• Exploration of how to integrate legal literacy into the assessment and support of students / NQSW’s and PEPS Trainees.

Programme Outline:

9.00 Log-in – Check your connection, camera & mic (the get a cuppa)

9.30 Introduction to the session and the tech

9.45 Legal Literacy:

• What is it?

• Why do we need it?

• How do we get it?

• How should we use it?

• How do we assess it in others

10.40 SCREEN-BREAK

11.00 Current examples of legal literacy:

  • Changes to Law: Consultation on amending the MHA
  • Changes to Law: MCA 2005 - DoLS changing to LPS
  • Landmark Cases: Bell Vs Tavistock – The use of Gillick competence
  • Key Guidance: PLO Working Group 2021 – implications for practice

12.15 Final reflections and questions

12.30 Close

Learning Methods:

This training is delivered using an online interactive classroom approach and all delegates will be expected to take part to ensure an effective adult learning experience. Using whiteboards and breakout rooms, a combination of learning methods will be used throughout the day, including trainer presentation and group work in the form of case studies and reflection dilemmas to support application to practice.

Resources Required:

All delegates will need a laptop with a functioning Microphone and Camera to allow effective participation and a strong stable internet connection. Where possible delegates should be using the Microsoft Teams Desktop App and have ensured it is fully updated. Zoom can be used as an alternative by agreement. Laptops should have an up-to-date Browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Please note – for health and safety reasons it is not appropriate to access these courses from a mobile phone. Whilst tablets can be used; delegates will find a laptop is easier as functionality on tablets are still limited.

Trainer Biog :- 

Lizzie Furber

Lizzie is a Social Work England registered social worker, warranted Approved Mental Health Professional, qualified BIA and active Practice Educator. Lizzie has a decade's experience in a range of statutory mental health settings and specialises in working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness. Prior to joining the crew, Lizzie worked in a rough sleepers' mental health team in East London and has a expertise in multiple exclusion homelessness.
 
Lizzie has particular interest in Care Act 2014 s42 enquiries and self-neglect, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and executive capacity, Mental Health Act assessments for street homeless people and trauma-informed care. Lizzie has experience providing training for Social Work students, ASYE social workers and front-line practitioners in health and social care with the aim of promoting legal literacy and best practice when working with marginalised and "challenging to engage" populations.
 

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