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Safe Steps Assessment Schedule

Please refer to the Safe Steps Assessment Process which accompanies this schedule.

Episode in Time	Assessments
Prior to Admission*	Pre-Placement Assessment (based on written records and any pre-placement visits). Usually undertaken by Registered Manager with Psychology Input as Appropriate.
Initial Assessment Period* (from 1- 6 weeks) Initial Behaviour Support Plan/Response Plans Established	Staff to Commence Behavioural Recordings (STAR charts) Psychological Assessments with Child/Young Person to include: Self-Esteem / Self-Concept Locus of Control Secure Base Depression Anger Anxiety Disruptive Behaviour Young People Questionnaires Self-harm (if appropriate) Drinking Motives (if appropriate) Drug Motives (if appropriate) [Each of the Above Tests Requires Less than 15 Minutes Formal Interview] Challenging Behaviour Checklist
From 6 Week Assessment* Initial Behaviour Support Plan/Response Plans Evaluated Recommendation of type of placement required to meet Child/Young Person’s needs	Analysis of Behaviours from Star Charts Assessment / Interview to carry out with staff: Challenging Behaviour Checklist All or some of the following additional Psychological Assessments that may be used dependent on recommendations from initial assessment and staff observations: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (measure of functional ability and cognitive profile) Mental Health – KONORS and CH PAS-ADD Personality / Conduct – SKID Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Interview Autism – Sensory Profile, Empathy Checklist, CARS Aspergers – OASIS Psychosexual Assessment QASCO – Assessment re: sexual offending
From 13 Week Assessment Behaviour Support Plan/Response Plans Evaluated for use in Foster Placement	Analysis of Behaviours from Star charts Assessment / Interview to carry out with staff: Challenging Behaviour Checklist Psychological Assessments Child/Young Person to include: Self-Esteem / Self-Concept Locus of Control Secure Base Depression Anger Anxiety Disruptive Behaviour Young People Questionnaires Self-harm (if appropriate) Drinking Motives (if appropriate) Drug Motives (if appropriate)
From 26 Week Assessment Behaviour Support Plan/Response Plans Evaluated	Analysis of Behaviours from Star Charts Assessment / Interview to carry out with Foster Parent/s: Challenging Behaviour Checklist Psychology Assessments with Child/Young Person to include: Self-Esteem / Self-Concept Locus of Control Secure Base Depression Anger Anxiety Disruptive Behaviour Young People Questionnaires Self-harm (if appropriate) Drinking Motives (if appropriate) Drug Motives (if appropriate)
* Included Basic Fee