Risk Assessment and Safeguarding in Transition - Pathway Planning

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key

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Overall Aim: To equip staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to identify,
assess and manage risks during transition while promoting safe,
positive independence for young people.

Learning Objectives:

Learners will understand the key vulnerabilities young people may face
during transition and how these can impact safety and wellbeing.​

Learners will be able to apply the principles of positive risk-taking to balance
independence, opportunity and safety.​

Learners will recognise how to develop collaborative, person-centred safety
plans and respond appropriately when concerns need to be escalated.

Presentation (38 Slides)

Overall Aim
Learning Objectives
Understanding Vulnerability During Transition
Why Transitions Increase Risk​
Risk of Homelessness​
Risk of Exploitation​
Mental Health Vulnerabilities​
Risk Related to Independence Skills​
Social Isolation and Peer Influence​
Digital and Online Risks​
How These Vulnerabilities Impact Safety and Wellbeing​
What Is Positive Risk-Taking?​
Why Positive Risk-Taking Matters in Transition​
Identifying Opportunities for Positive Risk​
Assessing Benefits vs. Potential Harm​
Collaborative Risk Discussions with Young People​
Creating a Positive Risk-Taking Plan​
Supporting Safe Trial and Error​
Promoting Responsibility Within Positive Risk​
Recording Positive Risk Decisions in the Pathway Plan​
The Role of Staff in Maintaining Balance​
What Is a Collaborative, Person-Centred Safety Plan?​
Why Collaboration Matters in Safety Planning​
Key Components of a Person-Centred Safety Plan​
Working Together to Identify Triggers and Warning Signs​
Strengths-Based Safety Planning​
Agreeing Practical Strategies and Protective Actions​
Multi-Agency Inputs in the Safety Plan​
Reviewing and Updating the Plan​
Knowing When Concerns Must Be Escalated​
How to Escalate Concerns Appropriately​
The Role of Professional Judgment and Communication​
Balancing Empowerment and Protection​
Summary and Key Messages​
References and Further Reading​

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