# The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010, Regulation 18: Decision to place a child with P

Extent: E+W

(1) The decision to place C with P must not be put into effect until it has been approved by a nominated officer, and the responsible authority have prepared a placement plan for C.
(2) Before approving a decision under paragraph (1), the nominated officer must be satisfied that-
(a) the requirements of regulation 9(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,
(b) the requirements of regulation 17 have been complied with,
(c) the placement will safeguard and promote C's welfare, and
(d) the IRO has been consulted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/959/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/care-planning-placement-and-case-review-england-regulations-2010/regulation-18
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