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What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against an Academy school? The Department for Education has non-statutory guidance available on procedures for dealing with

This page explains the role of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in the court process, including the safeguarding checks that they carry out and explaining section 7 reports.

What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a voluntary, written agreement between parents (and can include grandparents and other family members). The plan

This page explains the legal process of non-agency adoption, which involves placements not arranged by a local authority or a registered adoption agency. It explains

Private Children Law Orders Type of order Description Application form Guidance form Costs Child Arrangements Order Section 8 Children Act 1989 A Child Arrangements Order

This information page sets out the functions and responsibilities of local authorities under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989, which concerns the provision of local authority support for children and families. Specifically, this page will detail Local Authorities’ duties in relation to care planning and placement decisions. 

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.

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 explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.