Independent Social Work Assessments
Signature Assessments Limited provides independent, bespoke and holistic evidence-informed social work assessments for local authorities, solicitors and other instructing professionals across South Wales and beyond.
Our assessments combine thorough information gathering, critical analysis and clear, practical recommendations to support informed decision-making in safeguarding, care planning and family court proceedings, with children's welfare at the heart of every assessment.
Parenting Assessments
Evidence-informed assessments of individual or joint parenting capacity, risks, strengths and children's needs.
Dynamic CUBAS Assessments
Adapted assessments for parents with learning or cognitive difficulties, considering individual and joint parenting capacity.
Form K Assessments
Connected persons and kinship assessments exploring suitability to care for a child within their family or network.
Form F Assessments
Comprehensive fostering assessments considering applicants' suitability, strengths and capacity to provide safe care.
Together or Apart Assessments
Sibling assessments considering relationships, individual needs and whether children should live together or separately.
Viability Assessments
Focused initial assessments of prospective family or connected carers to inform further assessment and planning.
Special Guardianship Assessments
Assessments of prospective special guardians, including suitability, support needs and permanence planning.
Annex A Adoption Reports
Court-directed adoption reports, including step-parent adoption, prepared within the relevant legal framework.
Additional Services
Supervised family time, direct work and other bespoke social work services by agreement.
Section 7 Welfare Reports
Independent welfare assessments prepared under Section 7 of the Children Act 1989, considering the child's wishes, feelings and welfare needs, with evidence-informed analysis and recommendations to assist the Family Court.
Section 37 Reports
Reports prepared under Section 37 of the Children Act 1989, assessing whether a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm and whether a care order may be required.
Court-Directed Family Time Assessments
Independent assessments of parent-child contact and family time arrangements, considering observed interactions, safeguarding risks, children's needs and recommendations for safe and appropriate contact.
Our Assessment Process
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Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding the specific needs and context of the family, ensuring a bespoke approach to the commissioning enquiry.
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Holistic Assessment
A thorough, evidence-informed evaluation is conducted, prioritising the welfare of the child through empathetic and clear communication.
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Detailed Reporting
We provide comprehensive reports that offer clear professional insights, in depth analysis and evidence-based recommendations.