Leading Independent
Social Workers and Expert Witnesses.
At ISW- Assessments Ltd. we provide comprehensive,
analytical and evidence-based social work assessments, in both public and private law.​
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We receive regular court commendations, which has continued since we entered the Expert Witness role, 10 years ago...
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COURT COMMENDATION, COMPANY DIRECTOR:
"Miss. Hoskinson: she is one of the finest social workers I have seen give evidence... Her analysis was crystal clear, she knew her brief backwards. Every opinion she articulated was supported by clear understanding of the the evidence in support... I find her analysis compelling, and I adopt it as part of this judgment..."
(Family Court Judgment, 2016​)
We lead in best practice social work assessment standards. Significantly, Company Experts founded MALD® Social Work Assessment Framework and Toolkit, based on the last decade of pooled knowledge, experience and parent feedback - we know what good social work assessments look like!
We deliver training throughout the UK, upskilling social work practitioners, improving knowledge, skillset and providing a comprehensive, engaging and interactive toolkit that encourages the parent / carer to identify and focus on key changes they need to make, in a way that makes sense to them (www.MALDassessment.co.uk)
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Specifically, MALD® core training course modules cover Neurodivergence, Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities - ensuring the social work practitioner develops a sound knowledge base, able to adapt skillset to the specific needs of a parent / carer. It is the only specialist parenting assessment training course with specialist input from a Neurodivergence and Learning Needs Expert, delivered by our team of Leading Experts!
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Check out the latest news and events below!
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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES
Recently, the Expert Witnesses attended a significant book launch;
"A Practical Guide to Neurodivergence in Family Law" in which Sir. Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, identifies "This book is unique... there isn't another book like it... [it offers] a dual perspective, bravely told... lots of advice around representing a client who is neurodiverse... delivered in short, clear text... a very, very valuable read...".
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Within family law, MALD® is recognised as a good practice social work assessment framework and toolkit. It is pleasing to observe MALD® referenced within this recent publication (click here to be taken to the Amazon store).
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Check out the ISW Assessments and MALD® Assessment Business Pages on LinkedIn to stay tuned for further updates!​​
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Reports
Assessments can be completed 8 weeks from instruction, subject to availability.
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All reports are robust, holistic, triangulated, cross-referenced against wider information, and balanced.
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The Expert Witnesses receive several commendations each week from Court parties.
Assessments
We prepare independent social work assessments in respect of risk, parenting, fostering, adoption, special guardianship, viability and connected persons.
The Expert Witnesses are also trained and skilled in completing specialist parenting assessments, resolutions-based assessments and culturally-sound assessments.