Court Familiarisation and Evidence Giving (2 days)

Audience: Children's Services Social Workers and Managers

The course is designed for a wide range of social workers – from those newly qualified to those with court experience but wishing to improve their skills.

Overview

This a two-day course designed to provide social workers with insight into the legal system together with the skills and confidence to give effective and compelling evidence in court

Learning Outcomes and Course Details 

Delegates will learn, in a supportive and dynamic environment:

• The different types of court hearings involving children
• Private law proceedings
• Public law proceedings (and the Children’s Guardian)
• The importance of the social worker’s role within the court process
• The requirement of concise, evidence based written assessments
• Lawyers – their role, duties and rules
• Judges – their role, requirements and the decision making process
• The practice and procedure of the court
• How a trial takes place
• Practical tips for giving evidence
• How to present evidence in court
• How to deal with challenging cross-examination
• How to learn from and share experience as a witness

Please note this is a two day training.