12 Nov 2008 - AChiPPP Training Day: Expert Witness Skills and the Family Court
London - 12th November 2008
The training day will focus upon the work of the Family Court. It is an introductory course and also builds on previous courses AChiPPP has run on Expert Witness Skills.
The day will include:
An introduction to the Children Act 1989
- Private and Public Law Proceedings
- The Welfare Checklist
- The Paramountcy Principle
The role of the Psychologist in family proceedings
- The initial approach
- The letter of instruction
- Conducting the assessment
- Preparation of the report
- Dealing with disputed facts
The ongoing role of the Psychologist following completion of the report
- Attendance at the experts meeting
- Giving evidence
- Securing payment
Speakers
Kirti Patel, solicitor from The Children’s Legal Practice Ltd. Kirti has more than fifteen years experience of family law and has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Panel since 2000. She specialises in all matters relating to children, in particular care proceedings, where she has expertise in representing children via their Guardian or directly if they are competent.
Sarah Palmer, Solicitor, from The Children’s Legal Practice Ltd. Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and has been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 1993. Sarah has a mixed practice dealing with both Children Act cases and also Education Appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.
Costs
Costs are £135 for AChiPPP members and £195 for non-members.
Membership of AChiPPP is £45 giving a £15 discount for those renewing membership. For non-members who meet the membership criteria there is a benefit/ saving in applying for membership.
Booking options
Member Option 1 - You are a member of AChiPPP and just want to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £135
Member Option 2 - You are about to renew AChiPPP membership and want to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £180 (£135 for the Training Day + £45 for Membership Renewal)
Non-member Option 1 - You are not a member of AChiPPP but are a practising child psychologist and would like to attend the Training Day
Total cost: £195
Non-member Option 2 - You want to attend the Training Day and would also like to apply for AChiPPP membership as a new member
Total cost: £180 (£135 for the Training Day + £45 for Membership)