Regulation 4 Amendment of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010

After regulation 22A (placement following consideration in accordance with section 22C(9B)(c) of the Act) insert—

“Conditions to be complied with before placing C in a long term foster placement

22B.

(1)

This regulation applies where the responsible authority propose to place C with F in a long term foster placement.

(2)

The responsible authority may only place C with F if—

(a)

the responsible authority have prepared a placement plan for C,

(b)

the requirements of regulation 9(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,

(c)

the placement will safeguard and promote C’s welfare,

(d)

the IRO has been consulted,

(e)

C’s relatives have been consulted, where appropriate, and

(f)

F intends to act as C’s foster parent until C ceases to be looked after.”.