Representing Children & Families in the Family Proceedings Court
Short course
In Birmingham, South Glamorgan, Leeds and 2 other venues
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The delegates will understand fully how to represent children and families in a family proceeding court. Suitable for: Trainee solicitors. Solicitors. Lawyers
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Karen Spooner
Trainer
A former Justices’ Clerk and Magistrates’ Training Officer. She is qualified as a Barrister and has an Advanced Diploma in Professional Training and Development. She is now a self-employed trainer and consultant, and legal adviser to magistrates in court.
Course programme
Course Content
Why you should attend this seminar
There are specific skills required to represent parties the family procedure court This course will provide you with these skills
and enhance your own advocacy skills.
Programme includes
- Overview of the Children Act 1989
- Recent case law
- Case preparation and management
- Roles and responsibilities in directions appointments and in hearings
- Evidence and procedure
- A ‘walk through’ of a Section 8 application and a care application
- Communicating with children and families
Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for 6 CPD hours.
Additional information
Representing Children & Families in the Family Proceedings Court