Using the service audit tool

Click here for the training brochure page for this course.

This training course is for all those who wish to use the Early Support service audit tool to help them evaluate, plan and improve multi-agency delivery of services to disabled children.

The course takes you through a range of activities that will help you see the benefits of using the audit tool and enable you to use it to plan service delivery to meet the needs of families more effectively and in a family-centred way.

Read about and download the Service audit tool here.

Who it's for

This training course is aimed at the widest possible audience. It is suitable for all those who wish to use the service audit tool – practitioners, managers, families and others – to help them improve services.

How you'll benefit

The service audit tool is a powerful instrument that can help you to improve services, but you need to know how to find your way round it, how to use it to best effect and how to keep the focus on families while using the tool. The course provides a step-by-step guide to using the tool effectively . This 'hands-on' training will demystify  the audit tool and show you how it can help you to implement Early Support in your area.

How the course is structured

This is a one-day training course and includes a variety of activities. You will have the opportunity to use the service audit tool and to become familiar with its contents.

Find out more

The full course outline is available here. You can also read the course material – please register on the site to gain access.

Where courses are held

Courses will be held at various locations in England depending on demand. We aim to train people in groups of no more than 20 participants (and not less than 10). The course can also be arranged in other locations if there is sufficient interest.

How to enrol on a course

Click here to see a list of training providers. You can contact a training provider direct to enrol on a course. You can also contact your local authority's early years department to find out whether a course is being offered locally.

Preparation – if you intend to take this course your training provider will tell you how to prepare for the training. It would help if you read the pre-course material (you need to be a registered user to see this page). If you are not familiar with Early Support we suggest you look at the main website and also find out from a local training provider whether there is an introductory session on Early Support in your area.