What is the Common Assesment Framework?

Have you heard of the Common Assesment Framework?  Do you know what a Lead Professional is?

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Lead Professional (LP) working are a key part of the Change for Children programme which attempts to transform services for children with additional needs so that the child's, rather than the services', needs are at the centre.

This change agenda is led by five linked outcomes (be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being), which require a holistic understanding of children.

For more information see the Every Child Matters Web site or, for a "friendlier" explaination see the suggested leaflet for young people.