Understand partnership working in services for children and young people

1. Understand partnership working within the context of services for children and young people.

1.1. Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people.

1.2. Identify who relevant partners would be in own work setting.

1.3. Define the characteristics of effective partnership working.

1.4. Identify barriers to partnership working

2. Understand the importance of effective communication and information sharing in services for children and young people.

2.1. Describe why clear and effective communication between partners is required

2.2. Identify policies and procedures in the work setting for information sharing

2.3. Explain where there may be conflicts or dilemmas in relation to sharing information with partners and maintaining confidentiality

2.4. Describe why it is important to record information clearly, accurately, legibly and concisely meeting legal requirements.

2.5. Identify how communications and records are recorded and securely stored meeting data protection requirements

2.6. Explain why and how referrals are made to different agencies

3. Understand the importance of partnerships with carers.

3.1. Identify the reasons for partnerships with carers

3.2. Describe how partnerships with carers are developed and sustained in own work setting.

3.3. Describe circumstances where partnerships with carers may be difficult to develop and sustain.