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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 May 2011. It was answered by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 on behalf of the Department for Education.


CAFCASS: Qualifications

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what level of qualification the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service requires for those staff it employs to assess cases.
Answer

CAFCASS practitioners are required to have a Diploma in Social Work, or an equivalent recognised by the General Social Care Council. They are also required to have a minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in social work with children and families at risk.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55976; 528 c121-2W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
CAFCASS Qualifications
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk