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The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a screening tool which is used to identify Children Looked After who are at risk of developing social emotional and/or mental health difficulties (SEMH) and who are likely to benefit from early intervention.
Statutory Guidance on Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children (DCSF, DOH 2009) advocates that both local authorities and health trusts ensure that SDQ’s are built into the annual health assessments for Children Looked After and are used when placements commence.
They are also required to be completed as part of the Personal Education Plan (PEP)
This course will support Social Workers in how to complete and score the SDQ with children and young people and allow them to take appropriate action where concerns are raised.