Regulation 22A Placement following consideration in accordance with section 22C(9B)(c) of the ActF1
England and Wales
This regulation applies where the responsible authority decides to place C in accordance with section 22C of the 1989 Act with a local authority foster parent who is also an approved prospective adopter following consideration in accordance with section 22C(9B)(c) of the 1989 Act.
F2The decision to place C 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.
F3Before approving a decision under paragraph (2), the nominated officer must— Before making a placement under paragraph (1), the responsible authority must—
be satisfied that the placement is the most appropriate placement available for C and will safeguard and promote C’s welfare;
be satisfied that the requirements of regulation 9(1)(b) have been complied with; and
if their whereabouts are known to the responsible authority, notify the parent or guardian of C of the proposed placement.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Reg. 22A inserted (25.7.2014) by The Adoption and Care Planning (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1556), regs. 1, 11
- F2
Reg. 22A(2) omitted (temp.) (24.4.2020) by virtue of The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/445), regs. 1(2), 8(8)(a) (with Pts. 12, 13)
- F3
Words in reg. 22A(3) substituted (temp.) (24.4.2020) by The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/445), regs. 1(2), 8(8)(b) (with Pts. 12, 13)