The common assessment framework is a tool that aims to transform the way children's needs are assessed. Samantha Thorp investigates what lessons those authorities that have implemented the framework ...

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is so child-centred that it prevents social workers from gaining a holistic view of the child, according to new research. The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is ...

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) needs to be scrapped according to a director of children's services. ... The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) needs to be scrapped according to a director of ...

The online version of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), known as eCAF, has been launched by Capita Children's Services to help local authorities evaluate children's needs. The system is compliant ...

The e-CAF system is to be launched by the London Borough of TowerHamlets, one of four councils in England piloting the approach. John Galloway, advisory teacher for information and ...