Regulation 26 Review of child’s case where no placement made within 6 months of permanence order granting authority to adopt being made

(1)

This regulation applies where a permanence order granting authority for a child to be adopted has been granted and the child has not been placed for adoption in accordance with the Act and these Regulations after 6 months from the date that permanence order was granted.

(2)

The adoption agency on whose application the permanence order was made must carry out a review of the child’s case by complying with the requirements in paragraph (3) as soon as reasonably practicable and thereafter at intervals of not more than 6 months until the child has been placed for adoption.

(3)

The requirements are–

(a)

to consult and take into account the views of–

(i)

the child, taking account of their age and maturity; and

(ii)

any person with parental responsibilities or parental rights in respect of the child;

(b)

to assess–

(i)

the child’s immediate and long-term needs;

(ii)

the reason why no placement has been made; and

(iii)

what action, if any, should be taken to safeguard and promote the child’s welfare.

(4)

Following a review under paragraph (2) the adoption agency must make a written report containing the findings made under paragraph (3) and ensure that the report is produced and retained on the child’s case record kept in accordance with regulation 27.