Regulation 4 Involvement of relevant child or former relevant childI1
England and Wales
In carrying out an assessment of needs under regulation 5, and in preparing or reviewing a pathway plan under regulation 6 or 7, the responsible authority must, unless it is not reasonably practicable—
seek and have regard to the views of the relevant or former relevant child to whom the assessment or pathway plan relates, and
take all reasonable steps to enable the relevant or former relevant child to attend and participate in any meetings at which their case is to be considered.
The responsible authority must as soon as practicable provide the relevant or former relevant child with copies of—
the results of the assessment,
the pathway plan,
each review of the pathway plan
and must ensure that the contents of each document are explained to the relevant or former relevant child having regard to their level of understanding, unless it is not reasonably practicable to do so.
The responsible authority must ensure that a written record is kept of the views obtained under paragraph (1)(a).