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Key Work or Direct Work

The Key Work / Direct Work Template provides a clear and structured framework for planning, delivering, and recording meaningful one-to-one sessions between staff and young people. It supports relationship-based practice by helping staff capture the focus of each session, the young person’s views, emotional responses, agreed actions, and any ongoing support needs. This template ensures that direct work is purposeful, consistent, and evidences the child's voice in care planning and decision-making processes. It is a vital tool for demonstrating reflective, therapeutic practice and contributes to placement reviews, pathway plans, and safeguarding records, while supporting compliance with best practice standards across residential and supported care settings.
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