Our age assessment training program is specifically designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct robust, fair, and case law-compliant age assessments. By providing comprehensive guidance and practical insights, this training ensures that professionals can reach balanced conclusions in a fair and timely manner.
Key Training Objectives:
- Understanding Legal Framework: Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the case law, guidance, and standards that underpin the completion of age assessments. This includes exploring relevant legal principles and policies to ensure assessments are conducted within the framework of the law.
- Differentiating Merton Compliant and Brief Enquiry Assessments: Participants will learn the distinctions between Merton Compliant age assessments and Brief Enquiries. They will understand the specific requirements and procedures involved in each type of assessment, enabling them to choose the appropriate approach based on the circumstances.
- Roles and Responsibilities: This training will outline the tasks and responsibilities of professionals involved in undertaking age assessments. Participants will learn about the collaborative nature of age assessment processes and the importance of engaging with relevant stakeholders, including the individual being assessed and their support network.
- Holistic and Fair Assessment Approach: The training will focus on developing participants’ confidence in conducting holistic, fair, and case law-compliant age assessments. This includes considering a range of factors such as physical appearance, maturity, cultural background, language skills, and documentary evidence.
- Assessment Process and Balanced Conclusions: Participants will gain a deep understanding of the age assessment process, including the steps involved in gathering and evaluating evidence. They will learn how to analyse the available information and reach a balanced conclusion, ensuring a fair and evidence-based decision-making process.
- Common Grounds for Challenges: This training will explore the common grounds for age assessment challenges, equipping participants with knowledge and strategies to anticipate and respond to potential challenges. Participants will learn about the importance of maintaining accurate and detailed records to support the assessment process.
By completing our age assessment training, professionals will be equipped with the necessary tools, insights, and expertise to conduct robust, fair, and case law-compliant age assessments. This training ensures that assessments are carried out in a fair and balanced manner whilst recognising the limitations of the process. Join us to enhance your skills and contribute to the delivery of reliable age assessments in a lawful and fair manner.