“Very informative, lots of useful information on PowerPoint slides and the trainer was very knowledgeable.”
— Delegate, Gwynedd CC

Do you work with children and families affected by age-disputed or asylum-seeking status? Are you confident in your understanding of the legislation and case law surrounding families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)?

This high-quality, 1-day course from Talking Life offers essential guidance for professionals navigating this complex area.

Participants will gain:

- A clear understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to NRPF and UASC
- Insight into the challenges of conducting accurate assessments
- Awareness of the risks of legal challenge under the Human Rights Act (1998)
- Practical strategies for working jointly with the UK Border Agency

Local authorities are responsible for assessing the age of children and young people in these circumstances — yet there is currently no statutory guidance on how to do so. Instead, a growing body of case law provides direction, making training in this area both urgent and essential.

Our 1-day Age Assessment training course is designed for social workers faced with the difficult and controversial task of conducting 'Merton compliant' age assessments of children and young adults. The course is intended to provide clear, comprehensive “user-friendly” guidance to practitioners working in the area.

“Very engaging, informative & inspiring.”
— Social Worker, Wirral BC

Important to note:
Local authorities cannot simply adopt Home Office decisions — they must conduct their own assessments. This requirement has created significant training gaps for frontline staff and managers alike.

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