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Common Core
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What is it?
The Common Core of Skills and Knowledge - usually called the Common Core, describes the skills and knowledge requirements that people who work with children, young people and families are expected to have.
The six areas
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| Effective communication and engagement with children, young people and families Skills Listening and building empathy Summarise and explain Consultation and negotiation Knowledge How communication works Sources of support Importance of respect
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Listening to Young Children - A resource available to buy. Hear by Right - Information and resources to help your organisation assess and improve the active involvement of children and young people Diversity Hub - Click on the link to download Empowering Young People: Adults as Allies a publication that gives tips and advice on engaging with and building dialogue with young people The Participation Works online gateway has news, information and resources to get young people involved in decision making across sectors. The Talking Point website includes an online self assessment tool to identify strength and areas for support around communication skills and knowledge needed by people who work with children and young people.
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| Child and young person development
Skills Observation and judgement Empathy and understanding Knowledge Understand context Understand how babies, children and young people develop Be clear about your own role
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Patient UK provides a summary of the Child Health Promotion Programme. Our Common Assessment Framework page gives a run down of what it is with links to further information. Birth to Five Development Timeline from NHS Choices
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| Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child or young person Skills Relate, recognise and take considered action Communication, recording and reporting Personal skills Knowledge Legal and procedural frameworks Wider context of services Self understanding
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Safe Network - A website with lots of information and resources about Safeguarding. Our Safeguarding page has information and links to useful resources as well as details about training events in the local area.
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Skills identify transitions Provide support Knowledge How children and young people respond to change When and how to intervene
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The Transition Information Network - Information to help people who work with disabled children make their transition into adulthood. Moving On Up - A website for young people with learning difficulties (and their supporters) from ethnic minorities to find out about transition. Leicestershire County Council - Downloadable 'Mind the Gap' booklets which provide information and guidance for childcare practitioners on supporting children through transitions Islington Council - Information on supporting transitions in early years. Aiming High For Disabled Children: Transitions - links to resources giving information, advice and guidance for practitioners at all levels seeking to improve transition support for disabled young people and their families. Aiming Higher - A Good Practice Guide -link to download the guidance aimed at practitioners supporting young people with multiple, complex needs make the tranisition into adulthood.
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Skills Communication and Teamwork Assertiveness Knowledge Your role and remit Procedures and working methods |
From the Every Child Matters website: Multi agency services - toolkit for managers, toolkit for practitioners and success factors in multi agency working Integrated Working - Resources, Training, and Exemplars Common Assessment Framework - from Every Child Matters and Children's Workforce Matters (includes local focus). Contact Point - from Every Child Matters and Children's Workforce Matters (includes local focus).
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| Sharing information Skills Information handling Engagement Knowledge The importance of information sharing. Roles and responsibilities |
Information and resources on Information Sharing from the Every Child Matters Website Find out how much you know about Information Sharing by taking this interactive quiz: http://infosharing.cypnow.co.uk/
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How is it being used?
The common core is being used in the development of job descriptions, induction (see common induction standards) training and development provisions. The common core will also be linked into the Integrated Qualifications Framework
Further information
Common Core information on the Every Child Matters' Website
The Children's Workforce Development Council's Website - Common Core
Illustrations and explanations of the Common Core created by children and young people across England.
CWDC Integrated Working Newsletter - news and tips on the common core
The Children's Workforce Development Council's Website - Common Core
Illustrations and explanations of the Common Core created by children and young people across England.
CWDC Integrated Working Newsletter - news and tips on the common core
For explanations of some of the key terms used on this page please see our glossary.