Throughout my career, I have completed numerous reports within the Court arena, whether that is as a Social Worker when making an application to the Family Court due to safeguarding concerns for a child; as a Guardian (whilst at Cafcass) acting on the child's behalf within Care Proceedings (working closely with the Child's Solicitor); within Private Law proceedings, supporting parents to find the best arrangements for their child post-separation; or as an Independent Social Worker, assessing parents with additional needs, or extended family members who are seeking to care for a child. 

All of these experiences have helped me hone my assessment and report writing skills, ensuring that the child remains the focus of the work and that my recommendations are thoughtful, evidence-based, and understandable to everyone.

Within my work, I have given evidence in Court on many occasions and fully understand the processes and responsibilities involved in preparing work for the Courts (both the Family Court and the Court of Protection). This experience ensures that my written work is consistently completed to a high standard, allowing professionals and family members to understand the work I have completed, my recommendations, and the reasoning behind them.

For Contact Assessments and Section 7 Reports, I can be instructed directly by parents (without needing to use a solicitor), and I make every effort to ensure that the work and processes are fully explained, so that everyone understands the enquiries I will be making and their purpose. These types of assessments are always child-focused and solution-focused, aiming to achieve the best arrangements for the child(ren) subject to the application, while acknowledging that this varies depending on the circumstances of each individual family.