2 Stage 2 – Discussion Step 5: Meitheal Strengths and Needs Record Form • The Meitheal Strengths and Needs Record Form enables you to develop a snapshot picture of the child’s life at a particular moment in time. It is a holistic framework and it collects information on the three domains of the My World Triangle (see diagram below). • This information is collected through structured conversations/ discussions with the parent(s) that support them to tell their story and to identify any concerns they have in relation to their child. • Information can also be collected, with parental consent, from key services
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supporting the child/ family, as agreed in the Preventative Support Request Form. It is also important to collect the views of the child/young person, where possible. Once you have collected the information, you should then organise it and record it within the headings contained in the Meitheal Strengths and Needs Record Form. You should then provide a copy of the Draft Meitheal Strengths and Needs Record Form to the parent(s) and have a discussion with them to complete/ finalise it. Send a copy of the completed Meitheal Strengths and Needs Record Form to the Child and Family Network Coordinator.
MY WORLD TRIANGLE The whole health and development of the child or your person Understanding my family’s history, background & belief
Learning & achieving
Enjoying friends and family
DE VE LO P D AN
HO W
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Being independant looking after myself
RO W
Learning to be responsible
LE OP PE ME OM ER FR T D AF EE K I N LOO T HA HO W
Confidence in who I am
Being able to communicate
W
Being healthy
Guidance, supporting me to make the right choices
School
Support from family, friends and other people
Belonging
Acknowledgment to the Scottish Government
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Keeping me safe
Being there for me
Work opportunities for my family
Local resources
Comfortable and safe housing
Everyday care and help
Play, encouragement and fun
MY WIDER WORLD AND COMMUNITY
Enough money
Knowing what is going to happen and when