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Guide to understanding the importance of writing a chronology for the purpose of safeguarding children and young people
Author: Anne Hollows, principal lecturer in social work, Sheffield Hallam University BIOG and Sue Wallbridge, practice research officer, Sheffield City Council and senior lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University BIOG
Publication Date: 12 September 2012
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What is a chronology?
Why should you write a chronology?
When should you write a chronology?
Single agency versus integrated chronologies
What should you include in a chronology?
The purpose of a chronology: Deciding what is important or significant is a matter of social work judgement
Reviewing/ updating a chronology
Building a chronology
Using chronologies for better practice
Thinking chronologically
Support for using chronologies
Analysing significant harm
Understanding parents and parenting
Understanding children’s experiences
Developing an effective response
References
What is a chronology?
Chronologies are sometimes considered to be little more than an administrative tool; something that has to be written to satisfy procedures of courts or inter-agency reviews of practice.
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