COURT ASSESSMENT

Comprehensive Child Welfare: Prioritising Well-being through Court Assessments

Court Assessment

Cross border court assessments may be necessary within private and public family proceedings. PMC can provide parenting assessments, kinship assessment, best interest assessments with knowledge of the local legislation as well as the U.K. court expectations.

As social workers licensed to work in the U.K and UAE, PMC have the authority to undertake cross border assessments which can be presented in either jurisdiction.

How we can Help?

Priya is licensed with Social Work England and is able to complete court assessments in family proceedings or adoption proceedings. Inter country adoptions which need to be finalised in the U.K can be completed by PMC.

Experience

PMC has extensive experience, spanning over 20 years, in conducting court assessments in both public and private law proceedings within the United Kingdom. In the international sector, PMC has contributed by providing reports for U.K. courts in family proceedings. Additionally, PMC has offered child protection reports for the courts in Abu Dhabi Emirate. This wealth of experience underscores PMC’s expertise in navigating diverse legal contexts and contributing to family and child protection proceedings both nationally and internationally.

Client-Centric Approach

Local authorities, adoption agencies, and individual solicitors/law firms are encouraged to contact PMC for discussions regarding court assessments. The aim is to ensure that the Letter of Instruction can be complied with within a timescale that meets the needs of the child. This collaborative approach seeks to prioritise the well-being of the child throughout the court process. For specific details or inquiries, it is recommended to reach out directly to PMC.

Tracy Fountain Child Welfare Senior Specialist at Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

Priya is a dedicated Social Worker who’s passion towards achieving positive outcomes for children in her care is second to none. She always ensures her academic knowledge in the field is current and this is evident as it translates into her work. I would highly recommend Priya in any progressive organisation that puts children at the heart of all decision making.
Kate Bradley Vice Principal, International Community School, Jordan

Priya Mitchell is so knowledgeable about all things concerning safeguarding and child welfare. She can be fully relied upon in any and all situations and is an excellent member of the team!

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Redah Khan School Counsellor

Priya is an outstanding international safeguarding consultant/school counsellor and professional supervisor who is passionate about the well-being of children. During my tenure as a School Counsellor at Aspen Heights British School, I have had the privilege of receiving external supervision from Priya on a monthly ongoing basis. Her support and mentorship have been invaluable to me.

She has drawn from her own experiences and expertise professionally to provide best practice support solutions and has been instrumental in my professional development. She has consistently demonstrated an empathetic ear, provided encouraging words and steered me in towards creative counselling solutions. This has enabled me to improve my practice and support my students more effectively with greater longer term vision.

Priya was also the founder member of the Abu Dhabi School Counsellors Network which I have inherited from her successors. Her work in Abu Dhabi has been instrumental in paving the way forward for other school counsellors, like myself and also for women of colour in educational leadership roles. I have no doubt that her influence will continue to be felt for years to come and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from her.