Supporting Families, Empowering Futures
Assessments
Our team of Independent Social Workers (ISWs) specializes in conducting a wide range of expertly written and quality assured reports for Local Authorities, Private Law Proceedings, and The Courts. Our team of Independent Social Workers (ISWs) specializes in conducting assessments in the following areas:
Viability Assessments
Initial assessments to determine whether family members or connected persons are suitable to care for a child. Often conducted as part of care proceedings or pre-proceedings.
Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments
In-depth evaluations of prospective Special Guardians, including full family and home assessments to inform court decisions.
Section 37 Reports
Court-ordered investigations where there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We assess and make recommendations regarding further safeguarding action.
Form F Foster Carer Assessments
Detailed assessments of prospective foster carers, including checks, references, home visits, and personal history, carried out to agency and regulatory standards.
Connected Person / Kinship Assessments
Assessment of relatives or close family friends offering care for a child, with focus on long-term suitability, safeguarding, and relationship quality.
Expert Witness Reports
Independent social work opinions for court proceedings, including specialist assessments such as: Risk assessments (domestic abuse, substance misuse), Reunification viability, Sibling relationship dynamics
Our commitment to delivering accurate and professional assessments ensures that our reports are valuable tools in decision-making processes.
Request an Assessment
Please complete the required service information, and we will strive to respond on the same working day. To ensure a comprehensive assessment, please provide as much case information as possible, including the involved parties, assessment requirements, location, relevant background details, and supporting documents.
Within 24 hours, we will provide you with the CVs of qualified professionals available to conduct the assessment.
Upon receiving a letter of instruction, our professionals can promptly commence their work. Typically, our assessments are completed within an eight week timeframe.