Use of expert evidence – Test Test your knowledge Questions for Use of expert evidence In order for us to send you confirmation of your scores, please provide the following details: Name Organisation 1. Expert Assessments will only be used when: There is an expert attachment assessment needed When the information is necessary in order to avoid delay Where there are gaps in the Social Work assessment2. Expert/specialist assessments can be commissioned pre-proceedings without parents’ or carers’ consent True False3. Which section of the Children and Families Act 2014 relates to expert evidence? The welfare Checklist Section 13 Section 314. Professor Munro lists the professional capabilities that child and family Social Workers must possess. Please tick the 4 which are in Munro’s list. Knowledge of child development and attachment Knowledge of fostering and leaving care legislation Knowledge of the impact of child abuse and neglect in the long term and short term Knowledge and experience of having worked in a duty team An ability to analyse evidence and to use that to make decisions Knowledge with regards to relevant research. 5. In good practice any application to instruct an expert during proceedings must be made at the: Case Issue and Allocation stage The Case Management Hearing During proceedings Back to tabs
