The Common Assessment Framework Handbook

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is the process by which schools, social services and other agencies working with children and young people assess potential barriers to student achievement and wellbeing and set in place means by which these are addressed. The CAF process, although daunting at first, is the key to multi-agency sharing of information and ultimately clarifying roles and responsibilities with reference to a particular child or young person. Whether you have received training on multi-agency working or whether the CAF process is yet to be developed within your LA, The Common Assessment Framework Handbook: A step-by-step approach for schools is a unique and practical tool that can support you in every stage of using the Common Assessment Framework to raise concerns about a child that you or one of your colleagues are in contact with.