Ensuring Safety and Fairness: Merton-Compliant Age Assessments for Age-Disputed Children
Expert Age Assessments by Specialist Social Workers
Every year, hundreds of unaccompanied and age-disputed refugee children arrive in the UK seeking asylum. These young individuals, often without documentation, face immense pressure and trauma, requiring protection and essential services. Local authorities and social workers encounter significant challenges in providing the necessary support.
At EG Age Assessments Training & Consultancy, we prioritize the needs and rights of vulnerable children and the professionals who support them.
- Accurate and Fair Assessments: Legally and compassionately conducted Safeguarding each individual’s rights and needs.
- Professional Support: Assisting local authorities, social workers, and key workers in delivering effective support
Welcome to EG Age Assessments Training & Consultancy
Specialized Training Programs
Upcoming Events
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT) (July-August 2024):
13
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
13/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
18
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
18/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
20
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
20/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
24
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
24/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
25
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
25/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
26
July
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
26/07/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
1
Aug
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
01/08/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
3
Aug
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
03/08/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7
Aug
Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)
Online
07/08/2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Our Mission
At EG Age Assessments Training & Consultancy, our mission is to provide support and expertise to ensure precise, compassionate, comprehensive, legal, and holistic age assessment services.
We offer market-leading solutions with a commitment to the fair and compassionate treatment of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children through accurate age assessments.
Our practitioners are continuously updated with the latest research, best practices, and legal changes regarding age assessments, including the impact of policies like the now-reversed Rwanda policy.
We focus on ensuring the fair treatment of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, including those arriving via small boats.
Our Support & Core Values
We support a diverse range of professionals who work with and support young people, particularly separated migrant children. Our aim is to help these professionals uphold human rights, meet statutory responsibilities, and protect themselves from potential litigation. As both practitioners and trainers, we offer effective training, independent assessments, and consultancy services. Our specialization in precise, compassionate, and legally sound age assessment services for unaccompanied and age-disputed children seeking asylum in the UK ensures that every assessment is conducted fairly, upholding human rights and meeting statutory responsibilities. We keep our clients informed on relevant policies, such as the impact of the now-reversed Rwanda policy on social work.
Our support extends to:
- Social Workers
- Independent Social Workers
- Key Workers
- Local Authorities
- Regional Governments
- Solicitors and Law Firms
- Non-Government Organisations
- Charities
- Strategic Migration Partnerships
Our Clients Believe In Us
HERE IS WHAT
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Your questions answered
FAQs for Age Assessments
Why are accurate age assessments crucial for unaccompanied minors?
Accurate age assessments ensure that unaccompanied minors receive the appropriate care, protection, and support services tailored to their specific needs.
What challenges do social workers face in conducting age assessments?
Social workers face challenges such as lack of reliable documentation, cultural and linguistic barriers, and the psychological state of the minors.
How does the Merton judgement influence age assessments in the UK?
The Merton judgment sets out guidelines for conducting fair and comprehensive age assessments, ensuring procedural fairness and consideration of all available evidence.
What role do independent social workers play in age assessments?
Independent social workers provide unbiased evaluations, often offering second opinions or conducting comprehensive reviews of existing assessments.
How can training programs improve the accuracy of age assessments?
Training programs equip social workers with the latest methodologies, legal updates, and practical skills needed to conduct accurate and fair age assessments.
For additional resources and training, visit Age Assessment Training and Consultancy.
