Writing to the Child™ Toolkit
Practical tools to support clearer, more child-centred recording in everyday practice.
Designed for professionals who want to improve how they write assessments, reports, and records — with immediate, usable guidance.
What the Toolkit Includes
• Core principles for writing to the child
• Examples of language shifts in practice
• Practical frameworks and tools
• Reflection prompts for practitioners and teams
• Guidance that can be applied immediately
Who It’s For
• Social workers and practitioners
• Residential and fostering staff
• Safeguarding professionals
• Students and early career staff
When to Use It
The toolkit works well as:
• Individual professional development
• Team learning and reflection
• Pre-training or follow-up support
• An introduction to the Writing to the Child approach
Many organisations use the toolkit alongside training and consultancy to support embedding the approach in practice.