Assessment and planning, Policy
Assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering information to build and deepen understanding, requiring critical thinking and analysis. This ensures informed decision-making with whānau or family and responds to the oranga needs of tamariki and rangatahi.
Assessment and planning
Child Protection Protocol (CPP)
All cases requiring an investigation response are worked in consultation with Police and must follow the Child Protection Protocol. We work to build and deepen our understanding of any harm impacting oranga for te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Care, Policy
Allegations of harm (ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation) of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
How to respond to allegations of ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation ('harm') of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody, including keeping them safe, carrying out the child and family assessment or investigation and managing the outcome.
Care
Allegations of harm in care or custody
The safety and wellbeing of te tamaiti or rangatahi in care or custody is our first concern when there are allegations of harm or concerns for oranga.
Care
Allegations of harm to tamariki and rangatahi by caregivers
The oranga and safety of te tamaiti or rangatahi is our first concern when an allegation of harm is made against a caregiver. We are respectful, fair, transparent and sensitive to caregivers’ needs during the child and family assessment or investigation.
Assessment and planning
Conducting an assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering information to build and deepen understanding, requiring critical thinking and analysis. We articulate our understanding in the assessment report.
Assessment and planning
Full assessment phase
Our continued building and deepening of understanding in this phase is used to inform a family group conference and support quality planning for and with te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Assessment and planning
Assessment and planning
For each tamaiti we're working with, we must have a written assessment describing their needs,…
Assessment and planning
Intake and early assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process of building understanding to inform whānau or family and professional decision-making. Following a report of concern, we build and deepen understanding across 3 phases, as needed – initial, core and full assessment.
Care, Assessment and planning
Assessment for tamariki and rangatahi in care
We use the Tuituia assessment framework to understand the oranga needs and challenges faced by tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive, along with their strengths.