1.7 Common Assessment Framework, CAF and Early Help (2024)

FAQs

How to complete a CAF? ›

Complete the assessment by navigating through the assessment by clicking on the tabs and answering the sections. Under the section CAF Assessment, you will find the area where you enter the completion date of the CAF Assessment. Also located there is the link to the CAF Guidance website.

The common assessment framework (CAF) is a process used to identify children's unmet needs and support them. Using the CAF, an assessor works with the child and their parents or carers to understand the issues at hand and then formulates an action plan to provide the best support possible.

An EHA is a collaborative process and should only be undertaken with your consent. The discussion with you will aim to build on existing information and come to a better understanding of your family and child's strengths and needs and then come up with a plan of action, with your agreement, to help support these.

Disadvantages centre around resource issues, those of skills and confidence and lack of contact with and therefore distrust of other agencies.

A poor credit history or financial problems can slow the enrolment process or, if there are related legal obligations that prevent an applicant from deploying, may even disqualify them from the CAF. If an applicant has any debts, they will be asked about their plans to repay them.

The application process is very competitive and you will be asked questions about your work history, knowledge of the Canadian Forces, and understanding of the job you selected.

What does the CAF consist of? The assessment covers three domains: development of the child or young person; parents and carers; and family and environment.

What Is the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT)? The Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) is a psychometric test administered by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It is an hour-long 60-question multiple-choice test consisting of three sections: Verbal Skills, Spatial Ability, and Problem-Solving.

The Canadian Armed Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) is an hour-long multiple-choice test that scores people on their verbal skills, spatial ability and problem-solving.

The EHA/EHP was introduced in September 2021 to replace the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). It is a way of working that aims to improve access and delivery of services to support you and your child.

What is a CAF used for? ›

The Common Assessment Framework for children and young people (CAF) is a shared assessment tool used across agencies in England. It can help professionals develop a shared understanding of a child's needs, so they can be met more effectively. It will avoid children and families having to tell and re-tell their story.

Early Help Assessment (Formally known as CAF)

It is a shared assessment and planning framework for use across all children's services and all local areas in the UK. It helps to identify in the early stages the child's additional needs and promote coordinated service provision to meet them.

CAF failure refers to the electrical failure that results from CAF formation. The failure occurs when the CAF grows from the anode to the cathode. For CAF to form, you need several things present: Electrical-charge carriers, which enable the formation of an electrochemical cell.

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It can lead to a quick solution or help to identify extra support if needed. The CAF will ensure that everyone involved with your child works together to support your child. The CAF will help your child receive the right support at an early stage before their needs increase.

The assessment should be holistic, draw together a family history with reference to prior information and chronologies and recognise the existing strengths and skills of the child and family. Its purpose is to identify the child's and other family members' needs and agree on the desired outcome of any involvement.

How does the CAF operate? There are four main stages in completing a common assessment: identifying needs early, assessing those needs, delivering integrated services and reviewing progress.

How long does it take to get a CAF Number? A bit of patience might be required as you await your CAF number. It can take 30-60 days to process.

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