Nottinghamshire Common Assessment Framework Handbook

Assessment information Y = 1 N = 0 n/a = 1 Comments by Quality Auditor
Does the CAF form record all the people present at the assessment?
Has the reason for the assessment been recorded on the CAF form?
Where appropriate 1 , have the personal details of the parent/carer
been recorded?
If only partially completed score 0
Has the current family and home situation been recorded (i.e. family
structure, siblings, other significant adults living/not living with the child)?
If only partially completed score 0
Where appropriate, have the details of the lead professional
been recorded?
Have all the services (including cross border) working with the
child/young person been recorded (including contact details)?
If only partially completed score 0
CAF assessment summary: strengths and needs Y = 1 N = 0 n/a = 1 Comments by Quality Auditor
Have the child/young person’s strengths and needs been recorded
in terms of their development?
Has the parent/carers ability to provide guidance and support been
recorded in terms of strengths and needs?
Have the family and environmental strengths and needs been recorded?
1 When working with a young person who does not want their parent/carers involvement in the process, they may not want their parent/carer’s personal details recorded.