By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
These skills are essential because they help you make a real difference in the lives of children and families, ensuring they get the care and protection they deserve.
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Pen | Assessment form/checklist |
| Marker pen | Consent form |
| Clock | Manilla paper |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment form/checklist | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Consent form | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Pen | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Manilla paper | 3 Sheets per Candidate |
| 5 | Marker pen | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 6 | Table | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Chair | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 8 | Room | 1 Room per Candidate |
| 9 | Clock | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare and establish rapport | |||
| Wore appropriate PPE and maintained hygiene (Award 1 mark for PPE use and hygiene) | 1 | ||
| Welcomed and greeted the child and guardian courteously (Award 1 mark for proper greeting) | 1 | ||
| Introduced self and explained purpose of assessment clearly (Award 1 mark for clear introduction) | 1 | ||
| Obtained informed consent from guardian and completed consent form (Award 2 marks for properly filled and signed consent form) | 2 | ||
| Built rapport with child to ensure comfort and trust (Award 1 mark for effective rapport building) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| TASK 2: Collect child welfare information | |||
| Collected accurate personal information including name, age, address (Award 2 marks for correct and complete data collection) | 2 | ||
| Identified behavioural and emotional cues indicating distress or needs (Award 2 marks for at least two relevant cues identified) | 2 | ||
| Assessed physical health and nutritional status using checklist (Award 2 marks for thorough physical assessment) | 2 | ||
| Noted social interactions and school attendance issues (Award 2 marks for identifying social and educational risks) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 3: Identify risks and needs and develop intervention plan | |||
| Identified at least three potential risks (emotional, physical, social, mental) (Award 1 mark for each risk identified, max 3) | 3 | ||
| Outlined child’s needs based on assessment findings (Award 2 marks for clear needs identification) | 2 | ||
| Suggested appropriate intervention services (e.g. counseling, family support) (Award 2 marks for relevant service suggestions) | 2 | ||
| Formulated a follow-up schedule with assigned responsible person (Award 1 mark for clear follow-up plan) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 4: Documentation and session closure | |||
| Completed assessment form accurately and legibly (Award 2 marks for complete and clear documentation) | 2 | ||
| Prepared case report draft and identified report recipients (Award 2 marks for correct report preparation) | 2 | ||
| Summarized session and explained next steps to child and guardian (Award 1 mark for clear session summary) | 1 | ||
| Thanked child and guardian and ended session professionally (Award 1 mark for proper closure) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Assessment form completed with accurate personal and welfare information (Award 3 marks for completeness and accuracy of form) | 3 | ||
| Risks and needs clearly identified and documented (Award 3 marks for clear documentation of risks and needs) | 3 | ||
| Intervention plan including referrals and follow-up schedule clearly documented (Award 4 marks for coherent and actionable care plan) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 38 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Pens | Manilla paper |
| Marker pen | A4 exercise book |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pens | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | Manilla paper | 3 Sheets per Candidate |
| 3 | Marker pen | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | A4 exercise book | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Table | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Chair | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Review client assessment data | |||
| Reads and understands the client assessment data (Award 2 marks for thorough review and understanding) | 2 | ||
| Identifies key child welfare needs and risks from the data (Award 3 marks for accurate identification of at least 3 needs/risks) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 2: Develop intervention strategies | |||
| Formulates strategies addressing emotional, physical, social, and mental needs (Award 4 marks for comprehensive strategies covering all aspects) | 4 | ||
| Includes alternative services and referral options (Award 3 marks for identifying at least 3 relevant services) | 3 | ||
| Schedules follow-up and assigns responsible persons (Award 2 marks for clear scheduling and delegation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| TASK 3: Document and present intervention strategy | |||
| Prepares a clear, organized intervention strategy document (Award 3 marks for clarity and organization) | 3 | ||
| Uses appropriate language and terminology (Award 2 marks for professional language use) | 2 | ||
| Presents the strategy logically and coherently (Award 3 marks for logical flow and coherence) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Intervention strategy document covers all identified needs with clear, actionable strategies (Award 5 marks for completeness and relevance) | 5 | ||
| Includes realistic and appropriate referral services and follow-up plan (Award 4 marks for practicality and relevance) | 4 | ||
| Document is well formatted, legible, and professional (Award 3 marks for presentation quality) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 34 | ||
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