This page provides information on the duties of the Local Authority to provide accommodation to children under the age of 16. It includes information of how the Local Authority will assess a child and the types of accommodation that can be provided.
This page explains the law on leaving a child home alone including things to consider before taking this decision.
This page explains the law relating to the situation whereby a child goes to live with a person who is not their parent or a ‘connected person’. It explains the duties of the local authority to assess the suitability of the prospective private foster carer and provide support where necessary.
This page explains the law surrounding an arrangement where a child goes to live with a family member or friend and the obligations of the local authority to assess the carer for support and suitability.
Advocacy Care orders Child abuse Child in need Children’s services – referral, assessment and outcome Child Protection Conference & Plan Contact with a child in
This page explains the rights of father’s before the child is born as well as any Children’s Services involvement prior to the mother giving birth
This page explains how, in law, a person can be appointed to act as a guardian for a child in the event of a parent’s or a carer’s death.
The overriding consideration in family proceedings is the question of “what is in the best interests of the child/children?” In answering this question, the court
This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child under a Supervision Order. What is a
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