Regulation 25 Placement following consideration in accordance with section 81(11) of the 2014 Act

England and Wales

(1)

This regulation applies where the responsible authority decides to place C with a particular prospective adopter (“A”) in accordance with section 81(11) of the 2014 Act.

(2)

The decision to place C must not be put into effect until it has been approved by the nominated officer and the responsible authority has prepared a placement plan for C.

(3)

Before approving a decision under paragraph (2) the nominated officer must—

(a)

be satisfied that the placement is the most appropriate placement available for C and it is in C's best interests to be placed with A,

(b)

be satisfied that the requirements of regulation 10(1)(b) have been complied with, and

(c)

if their whereabouts are known to the responsible authority, notify the parent or guardian of C of the proposed placement.