Paragraph 26 I1

in paragraph (4)(a), for “or guardian” substitute “, guardian or special guardian”;

after paragraph (5) insert—

“(5A)

An authority foster parent is entitled to apply for a residence order with respect to a child if the child has lived with the authority foster parent for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the application.”;

after paragraph (7) insert—

“(7A)

If a special guardianship order is in force with respect to a child, an application for a residence order may only be made with respect to the child, if apart from this paragraph the leave of the court is not required, with such leave.”.