Common Assessment Framework (CA(F))

Background

The Common Assessment Framework (CA(F)) is a part of the Government’s Every Child Matters: Change for Children Agenda. It has been developed as a tool for early intervention for practitioners working with children and young people.

Using the Common Assessment Framework

To undertake a Common Assessment please download the following forms:

• Common Assessment Framework form [PDF file] (file size 137Kb)
• Common Assessment Framework form - Word version [if you have Word installed on your computer you can save this form on your computer and complete it electronically] (file size 569Kb)

The following documents should also be considered as part of the process:

• Common Assessment Framework pre-assessment checklist [PDF file] (file size 49Kb)
• Common Assessment Framework pre-assessment checklist - Word version [you must have Word installed on your computer to download this file] (file size 331Kb)
• Children's support meeting proforma [PDF file] (file size 37Kb)
• Children's support meeting proforma - Word version [you must have Word installed on your computer to download this file] (file size 58Kb)