The Graded Care Profile (GCP2) is used in Medway to support professionals measure the quality of care a child receives. It is used in cases where neglect is known or suspected. The tool allows parents and professionals to identify specific areas of concern or in need of improvement.

GCP2 Introductory information for colleagues working across Medway: Word and video explainer.

In Medway practitioners have helped to develop a frequently asked questions and answers.and case study.

It gives a representative overview of the current level of care. The grades are based on observations and good quality evidence gathered during this window.

All practitioners using the GCP2 have attended and passed a licensed training programme.

The GCP2 helps professionals to be clear as to what the basic needs of a child are, and to what degree they are being met.  This allows practitioners to make reasoned and explicit judgements in relation to neglect.

Who the course is for

Only professionals who attend the training are able to use the tool.

The tool should not be used by professionals that have not received training.

Dates

• Tuesday 17th June 2025, 9:30am to 4:00pm, Gun Wharf Medway Council
• Tuesday 15th July 2025, 9:30am to 4:00pm, Gun Wharf Medway Council

Training is held from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Gun Wharf.

GCP2 refresher for licenced practitioners

This virtual 3 hour session via Microsoft Teams is for colleagues who have already obtained their NSPCC licenced practitioner certificate.

Dates:

• Wednesday 12th February 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Wednesday 12th March 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Wednesday 30th April 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Wednesday 21st May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Wednesday 18th June 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Wednesday 16th July 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm.

The session is to refresh your understanding of the scoring process and gain confidence in using the tool with families. The session will include watching the NSPCC case study practice, and submitting your scoring to trainers for assessment.

If you obtained your GCP2 licence outside of Medway, please inform mscptraining@medway.gov.uk

Cost

These courses are free to all professionals from all organisations. 

Book onto the course

To register your interest to book onto the course you need to have a registered account with Me Learning. 

Visit our registration page and follow the instructions to set up an account, look at our training catalogue and book.

If you encounter any difficulties, please email us at mscptraining@medway.gov.uk

Cancellation policy

Places on MSCP courses are limited. If you can’t attend a course for any reason you must tell us at least 5 working days before the course date.

Tell us be emailing mscptraining@medway.gov.uk or by giving written notification. If you fail to tell the MSCP, a cancellation charge of £100 may apply.