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 GCP2 video explainer.

In Medway practitioners have helped to develop GCP2 frequently asked questions and answers.and GCP2 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 22nd September 2026, 9:30am to 4pm, Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.
• Thursday 22nd October 2026, 9:30am to 4pm, Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.
• Thursday 26th November 2026, 9:30am to 4pm, Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.

Parking

There is parking available at Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.

GCP2 refresher for licenced practitioners

This virtual one-hour session on Microsoft Teams is for colleagues who have already obtained their NSPCC licenced practitioner certificate.

This session is to refresh your understanding of the scoring process and gain confidence in using the tool with families.

It will also include a new local case study, introducing the GPC2 to families and feedback from practitioners who have been using the tool.

Dates

• Tuesday 8th September 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am on Microsoft teams.
• Wednesday 11th November 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am on Microsoft teams.

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 GCP2 Licensed Practitioner course are limited. If you can’t attend the course for any reason you must tell us at least 5 working days before the course date. Tell us by emailing mscptraining@medway.gov.uk or by giving written notification.

If you do not attend on the day a non-attendance charge of £100 will apply.