Recording

There are three aspects to recording for sibling group leaders.

Recording of the group process

• Helps to keep a check on how the group is progressing
• Workers can respond to issues by changing any planned activities to address them
• Helps with planning the next group

Recording of sibling progress

• You may have an agency policy about this to follow
• Highlights concerns/safeguarding issues
• Shows how siblings are progressing/ benefitting from the group
• Facilitates developing the group according to individual needs.
• If you are hoping to have reunions, staff in a year or two may have changed, so will need some information.

Evaluation

• Provide an assessment of how each sibling has progressed during the course of the group
• Provide a report for funders and service providers on how far the group has met its outcomes.

Recording tips

• When planning a group be clear about the information that you will be recording
• Involve the siblings, get their views and comments
• Recording should be done following each session – if left till after the next session you may not be able to remember specific details.
• Develop a policy regarding the safe storage of information and access to the records. This is personal information and should be handled with care.

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