Checklist

Use this list to help with planning for your group

Clear aims and outcomes for the group (F.R.A.M.E.) and for individual sessions
Funding arranged
Staffing arranged
Venue arranged
Risk assessment carried out venue, outings and activities
Publicity for group done
Referral process agreed on
Database set up to keep track of who attends which group, and who is on the waiting lists.
Policies and procedures ready e.g. Safeguarding children
Group workers trained for role
Onward referrals policy e.g. to CAMHS
All applicants for group visited
All consent forms completed and stored in group file
List of participants finalised
Transport arranged
Weekly planning session with staff arranged
Detailed session plans developed (clear objectives and roles allocated to staff)
Materials ready for activities and games
Refreshments purchased
Recording system for each session
Evaluation tools ready
Group evaluated and report prepared for funders and referrers