Ensuring Rights for Former Looked After Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

Our Human Rights Assessment Training program is designed to provide professionals, particularly Local Authority social workers and personal advisors, with a comprehensive understanding of human rights in the context of former looked after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This training equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct lawful human rights assessments when a care leaver becomes appeal rights exhausted.

Key Training Objectives:

  1. Understanding Human Rights: Participants will develop a clear understanding of the concept of human rights, with a specific focus on the rights of former looked after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This includes exploring the fundamental principles, international frameworks, and legal obligations related to human rights in the context of immigration and leaving care.
  2. Conducting Lawful Human Rights Assessments: The training will provide guidance on how Local Authority social workers can conduct lawful human rights assessments when a care leaver’s appeal rights are exhausted. Participants will learn about the legal requirements, procedures, and best practices to ensure assessments are conducted in compliance with human rights laws and standards.
  3. Legal Policy and Framework: The training will enhance participants’ understanding of the current legal policy and framework concerning leaving care and immigration law. This includes exploring relevant legislation, statutory guidance, case law, and policies that shape the rights and entitlements of former looked after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
  4. Terminology for Separated Children: Participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of terminologies commonly used in relation to separated children, specifically in the context of human rights assessments. This will enable effective communication and understanding when working with this vulnerable group.

By completing our Human Rights Assessment Training, professionals will enhance their understanding of human rights in the context of former looked after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This training ensures that lawful and comprehensive human rights assessments are conducted, promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of care leavers whose appeal rights have been exhausted. Join us to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and contribute to a fair and rights-based approach in the care and support of this vulnerable population.