Assessment services
I'm certified and experienced in every major assessment framework used in Family Court proceedings across England and Wales.
I'm certified and experienced in every major assessment framework used in Family Court proceedings across England and Wales.
Straightforward, predictable, and designed to work within your court timescales.
I receive the LOI and court bundle. Quote provided within one business day.
Assessment plan and interview schedule provided within two business days.
Interviews, observations, professional checks, and analysis to the agreed timetable.
Report filed five days before deadline. Available for oral evidence.
Comprehensive parenting capacity assessments using the ParentAssess framework. I've completed over 100 of these within care and pre-proceedings, covering every domain relevant to a child's welfare.
Forensic risk assessments examining identified risks of harm. I've produced 40+ for the Family Court covering the full spectrum of harm categories.
Special guardianship suitability and connected persons assessments for prospective kinship carers using the Form C, Form K (2025 model), and Form F frameworks.
Structured assessment of a parent's or carer's capacity to protect children from identified risks. CASP-R trained with advanced Masterclass certification.
Assessment of sibling relationships, attachment, and the benefits and risks of joint or separate placement.
Initial viability and Regulation 24 assessments for prospective carers identified during proceedings, including international placements.
Court-directed welfare reports under the Children Act 1989 for both public and private law proceedings.
Mediation-trained and drawing on a Diploma in Counselling, I can help parents and carers work towards agreed arrangements for their children outside of contested court proceedings. A constructive, child-focused approach where both parties are willing to engage.
Court support for litigants in person who are navigating Family Court proceedings without legal representation. I provide practical assistance to help you understand the process, prepare your documents, and present your case clearly and effectively.