Family Advocacy - An Introduction to Public Child Care Proceedings BPP University

Overview

Public children law advocacy can feel daunting, especially when you are new to the work or returning after a break. This course provides a safe, supportive environment to develop essential advocacy skills through realistic case studies involving emergency applications, interim care, case management and fact‑finding hearings.

With expert guidance and structured feedback on both submissions and live evidence, you will leave with renewed confidence, clearer technique and the practical tools needed to begin or advance your public children law advocacy practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Family Advocacy - An Introduction to Public Child Care Proceedings course at BPP University you will be able to:

• Employ effective client‑care and advocacy skills
• Construct clear, persuasive submissions
• Apply relevant law confidently within your advocacy
• Understand the principles of examination‑in‑chief
• Use effective cross‑examination techniques
• Explain the purpose and structure of re‑examination
• Describe the role of lay justices, legal advisers and judges
• Navigate court structure, roles and courtroom etiquette
• Conduct advocacy at both agreed and contested hearings
• Prepare thoroughly and purposefully for all types of public children law hearings