# The Placement of Children with Parents etc Regulations 1991, Regulation 3: Enquiries and assessment


(1) Before a placement decision is made, a local authority shall makeall necessary enquiries in respect of—
(a) the health of the child;
(b) the suitability of the person with whom it is proposed that thechild should be placed;
(c) the suitability of the proposed accommodation, including theproposed sleeping arrangements;
(d) the educational and social needs of the child; and
(e) the suitability of all other members of the household, aged 16 andover, in which it is proposed a child will live.
(2) In considering the suitability of a person as required by paragraph(1)(b) or (e), the local authority shall, so far as practicable, takeinto account the particulars specified in paragraphs 1 and 2respectively of Schedule 1.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/893/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/placement-of-children-with-parents-etc-regulations-1991/regulation-3
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