Bridging the Gap - Understanding Children's and Adult Legislation in Health and Social Care

This course explores the key legislation that underpins how children, young people, and care leavers are supported as they transition into adult services.

It focuses on how different legal frameworks work together in practice and what this means for professionals working across health, social care, education, and partner agencies.

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Duration: 6 Hours

Max Capacity: 8-20

Session Format: Classroom Based Learning

Course Overview

The course uses practical examples and discussion to help learners understand their responsibilities and apply the law confidently in real-life situations. This is a face-to-face, classroom-based course designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant to professional practice.

What’s Involved

The course combines clear teaching with interactive learning methods to support understanding and application of legislation in real-world situations. Learners will take part in a range of activities designed to encourage discussion, reflection, and shared learning.

The session includes:

Clear explanations of key children’s and adult legislation
Detailed guidance on statutory transition duties and legal thresholds
Scenario-based case studies and group discussion
Opportunities to reflect on practice and share professional experience
An end-of-session knowledge check to consolidate learning

Small group numbers ensure discussion, questions, and reflection are fully supported.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the purpose and scope of key legislation affecting transitions from children to adult services

Understand how the Children Act 1989/2004, Care Act 2014, and Children and Social Work Act 2017 interact in practice

Identify statutory duties relating to transition planning and understand when planning must begin

Apply the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria and recognise how wellbeing and outcomes affect decision-making

Understand the role of SEND legislation and EHCPs in supporting young people with additional needs

Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Gillick competence appropriately when supporting young people’s decision-making

Recognise the importance of corporate parenting responsibilities and ongoing support for care leavers

Work more effectively with partner agencies to support smooth transitions and avoid gaps in services

Benefits of Completing the Course

Improved understanding of legislation

Gain clarity on complex legal frameworks and how they apply in practice.

Greater confidence in transition planning

Understand when planning should start and what must be considered.

Reduced risk of gaps in support

Learn how statutory duties help prevent young people losing services at key points.

Stronger multi-agency working

Develop a clearer understanding of shared responsibilities across services.

More consistent and lawful decision-making

Apply legal principles confidently and consistently in your role.

Practical, relevant learning

Use realistic scenarios that reflect the challenges faced by professionals.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for professionals working with children, young people, or care leavers who are involved in planning or supporting transitions to adult services, including:

NHS and healthcare and social care staff
Children’s and adult social care practitioners
Education professionals, including SEND and transition leads
Commissioners, managers, and team leaders
Voluntary and community sector staff

No prior legal knowledge is required. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and those in leadership or commissioning roles.

A Special Mention

"I wanted to say a huge thank you for the 2 day restraint training you provided. As a parent I found it so comforting and reassuring to be trained with my son’s new staff team. Hearing how much emphasis was placed on values really impressed me. As did the training which really looked at avoiding having to use restraint. The training was really able to be tailored to the individual needs of my son which was incredibly helpful for all his new staff who I believe came away with a really deep knowledge of his triggers and how to de-escalate him.

I would recommend it to any parent in the position of their young person moving into supported living. Not only was it a great way to start building relationships with his staff but it was incredibly reassuring to know that the care company are really invested in finding the right training which focuses on treating their service users as people and want staff with the right values working with him. I can’t thank you enough for letting me attend. I know that some trainers would find it difficult training parents along side staff because it could have the potential to alter the dynamics so I’m really delighted you allowed me the opportunity.

A huge thank you from a very reassured mum!"

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