Specialists Parenting Assessments (Parent Assess/PAMs)
Our social workers are formally trained to use specialist parenting assessment models, suitable for vulnerable parents with additional needs. We can provide these assessments to courts and local authorities, as part of pre-proceedings or within care proceedings.
These assessments cover such areas as:
1 - Childcare and development
2 - Behaviour management
3 - Independent living skills
4 - Safety and hygiene
5 - Parental health
6 - Relationships and support
7 - The impact of the environment and community on parenting
These assessments look at a parent’s knowledge and skills using methods that work well for parents who may find it hard to respond to verbal questions or struggle with abstract concepts, such as emotional wellbeing.
At the end of the assessment, assessors clearly identify areas where support is needed and any possible risk to a child. This enables parents and professionals to better understand the parent’s areas of strength and need.
We are able to provide assessments within 6 – 8 weeks in most cases.
Lewisham
Local Authority
Yes of course I will keep your details in mind and recommend to the client department as all your assessment have been very thorough.
Enfield
Local Authority
OGM Supporting Futures provides a professional and evidenced based approach to assessments which are thorough, balanced and in depth. OGM Supporting Futures is very reliable and organised, and provides assessments with set structure and timelines for conclusion. In Enfield we observe, OGM Supporting Futures social workers to take pride by being punctual and being able to meet deadlines. The director O’Neil is very respectful, boundaried and patient with social workers and clients to ensure assessments are completed timely with the most appropriate recommendations within children timescale.