Looking back on Week 2

Well done for getting to the end of Week 2 of your course. Thank you for all your comments and the interesting information you have shared. It has been really interesting to read about your ideas, questions, experiences, and challenges. The comments and ideas you share are a very important part of this course because this is another way we can learn from each other.

This week we reviewed and discussed the importance of conducting assessments and collecting information about a child to make well informed decisions about their care, protection, and support in accessing other services.

We want to make sure everyone who has a role to play in the lives of unaccompanied and separated children, including, for example, immigration officials, police, social workers, care workers, teachers, health workers, volunteers, all work together in a coordinated way and in a spirit of cooperation. We looked at how we should place a child at the centre of all our work, so that, collectively, we can make sure they receive the right support and care.

We heard from children and young people themselves about why their full and meaningful participation in decision making that affects their lives is important.

We learnt more about Aden’s journey since he left his family and some of the terrible challenges he faced.

We hope you now feel comfortable engaging in the following issues:

• The importance of identifying unaccompanied or separated children as well as accompanied children at risk of harm
• What is case management, including initial and comprehensive alternative care and protection assessments
• The development, implementation, and monitoring of Care and Protection Plans
• The importance of participation of children and young people in decision making

A document with links to all of the resources that have been used this week is available for you in the ‘Downloads’ section below.

In the next step, you will be able to test what you have learnt this week. For your information, this quiz is only available in English. Remember, you can attempt the quiz as many times as you like until you get the correct answers.