Regulation 25 Expiry of temporary approval

Subject to paragraph (4), the responsible authority may extend the temporary approval of a F1connected person if—

In a case falling within paragraph (1)(a), the responsible authority may extend the temporary approval once for a further period of up to eight weeks.

In a case falling within paragraph (1)(b), the responsible authority may extend the temporary approval until the outcome of the review is known.

Before deciding whether to extend the temporary approval in the circumstances set out in paragraph (1), the responsible authority must first—

A decision to extend temporary approval must be approved by a nominated officer.

If the period of temporary approval and of any extension to that period expires and the connected person has not been approved as a local authority foster parent in accordance with F3the Fostering Services Regulations, the responsible authority must terminate the placement after first making other arrangements for C's accommodation.