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.
Course Outline:
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* are used such as the publication of best practice for the use Supervision Orders in Family Proceedings published by the PLWG in 2023, the progress (or not) of the amendments to the MHA/MCA or elements of the Domestic Abuse Act 2022 as it goes live in stages and key pieces of case law – which will provide attendees with some key current changes to consider.
This course will provide direction for PE’s and PA’s in keeping themselves current and being able to guide their learners on how to use legal literacy in their practice.
* This course is updated before each delivery with current changes to law and recent case law – examples given here are only indicative of content.
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. Local templates and expectations will be embedded in the programme where required and appropriate.
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.
Resources Required:
All delegates will need a laptop with a functioning mic and camera and a strong stable internet connection to allow effective participation. Laptops should have an up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Where possible delegates should be using the MS Teams App, fully updated. 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/desktop is easier as functionality on tablets is still limited.
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?
- 11.00 SCREEN BREAK/COFFEE
- 11.20 Legal Update : Adults - Examples of current changes to law, best practices, key caselaw
- 12.30 LUNCH
- 1pm Legal Update : Children’s - Examples of current changes to law, best practices, key caselaw
- 2.40 SCREEN BREAK/COFFEE
- 3pm Supporting and Assessing Legal Literacy with Learners
- Helping Learners understand legal literacy,
- Knowing what they should know
- Assessing Legal Literacy
- Final reflections and questions
- 4.30 CLOSE
The Trainer:
Chloe Whittall
Chloe is a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker who has worked in both voluntary sector and in statutory service settings, including practice as a Consultant Social Worker within children's safeguarding services.
Chloe holds qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Diploma in Systemic Family Therapy, Practice Education, Management and Leadership and Training. She is a practicing BIA and Practice Educator / Assessor.
Chloe oversees DCC-i's practice activity, including specialist assessment and the children and family offers. She also provides leadership across their ASYE / NQSW and Practice Education / Assessor programmes.