Regulation 27 General duties of the responsible authority when placing a child in other arrangements

England and Wales

Before placing C in accommodation in F1accordance with other arrangements under section 22C(6)(d), the responsible authority must—

F2(a)

be satisfied that the accommodation is suitable for C and—

(i)

where that accommodation is specified in regulation 27C(1)(a), must have regard to the matters set out in Schedule 6, and

(ii)

where that accommodation is specified in regulation 27A or 27C(1)(b), must have regard to the matters set out in paragraph 2(a) of Schedule 6,

(b)

unless it is not reasonably practicable, arrange for C to visit the accommodation, and

(c)

inform the IRO.

Annotations

F1: Words in reg. 27 substituted (9.9.2021) by The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/161), regs. 1, 3(a)
F2: Reg. 27(a) substituted (28.10.2023) by The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/416), regs. 1(3), 36(2) (with reg. 44)