Table 1 The features of the MBT approach that converge with the NICE recommendations
Nice recommendation for looked after children and young people | Features of MBT relevant to the recommendations |
|---|---|
Recommendation 6. Support professional collaboration on complex casework | â–ª Promoting professional collaboration â–ª Ensuring that foster carers are included in the team around the child |
Recommendation 7. Ensure everyone involved understands their role | â–ª Promoting professional collaboration |
Recommendation 8. Commission mental health services | â–ª A focus on early intervention â–ª Promoting well-being and resilience |
Recommendation 36. Train foster and residential carers | â–ª Supporting social workers to have reflective conversations with foster carers that include emotional support and parenting guidance |
Recommendation 37. Support foster carers and their families | “ |
Recommendation 38. Train supervisors | “ |
Recommendation 50. Develop a national core training module | â–ª Reflective practice for those working with LAC |
Recommendation 51. Train social workers to support looked after children and young people in education | “ |
Recommendation 52. Train independent reviewing officers to support looked after children and young people in education | “ |