Leading Age Assessment Training & Consultancy Services

Merton and Case Law Compliant Age Assessments

for Unaccompanied and Age-Disputed Children

Welcome to EG Age Assessments Training & Consultancy

Welcome to EG Age Assessments Training and Consultancy. We specialise in Merton-compliant age assessments, training, and consultancy services for unaccompanied and age-disputed refugee children arriving in the United Kingdom. Our dedicated team of experienced social workers and consultants ensures that each assessment is accurate, compassionate, and aligned with current UK legislation, recognised case law, and best practice guidance.

We provide essential support for local authorities, social workers, key workers, and related professionals. By collaborating with EG Age Assessments Training and Consultancy, you gain the expertise, confidence, and understanding required to navigate complex age assessment policies, respond effectively to evolving legislation, and protect vulnerable young people. We understand the sensitivity of these circumstances and are committed to ensuring that every child receives the care and advocacy they deserve.

Why Choose EG Age Assessments Training and Consultancy?

Our Mission:

To ensure fairness, respect, and the protection of human rights throughout the age assessment process. We believe that accurate and empathetic assessments guarantee that each child receives the support and advocacy they need.

Our Support

We support a range of professionals who work directly or indirectly with unaccompanied and age-disputed children 

Core Values

 Respect and Empathy: We treat every child and professional with dignity, sensitivity, and understanding.

• Accuracy and Fairness: We strictly follow Merton-compliant principles, recognised case law, and policy guidance…

Specialized Training Programs

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Age Assessment Focused Courses

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Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT) (January-April 2025):

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January

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

15/01/2025

12:00 - 13:00 PM

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February

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

13/02/2025

12:00 AM - 13:00 PM

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March

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

12/03/2025

12:00 AM - 13:00 PM

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April

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

16/04/2025

12:00 AM - 13:00 PM

Merton and Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (Full-Day Sessions)

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January

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

23/01/2025

9:30 AM - 16:30 PM

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February

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

09/01/2025

9:30 AM - 16:30 PM

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March

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

20/03/2025

9:30 AM - 16:30 PM

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April

Merton & Case Law Compliant Age Assessment Training (MCAT)

Online

24/04/2025

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.

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Your questions answered

FAQs for Age Assessments

Accurate age assessments ensure that unaccompanied minors receive the appropriate care, protection, and support services tailored to their specific needs.

Social workers face challenges such as lack of reliable documentation, cultural and linguistic barriers, and the psychological state of the minors.

The Merton judgment sets out guidelines for conducting fair and comprehensive age assessments, ensuring procedural fairness and consideration of all available evidence.

Independent social workers provide unbiased evaluations, often offering second opinions or conducting comprehensive reviews of existing 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.