An Examination of the Factors That Facilitate and Hinder the Care Planning Process for Very Young Children in Scotland

Davidson, Linda and McKenzie, Karen (2010) An Examination of the Factors That Facilitate and Hinder the Care Planning Process for Very Young Children in Scotland. Adoption & Fostering, 34 (1). pp. 33-40. ISSN 0308-5759

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Abstract

The study reported here by Linda Davidson and Karen McKenzie examined the care planning process for very young children in Scotland using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were gathered from existing case files on 18 looked after children aged 0–2 years. A qualitative approach was used to explore the views of six randomly selected social workers about current practice in relation to care planning. The social workers identified a number of factors which both facilitated and hindered the care planning process and in a number of cases the same factor was identified as doing both. The most commonly identified factor was waiting for an expert assessment. This could cause serious delays but once completed, was often the catalyst for change. The participants identified a further number of factors which they felt could improve the process, including additional training. Their responses are discussed in the context of recent legislative changes in Scotland.

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