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 282             Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice Services
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 288           <h3>
 288             RELATED CHAPTER
 288           </h3>
 289           <p>
 289             <a href="p_rem_la_yth_det_accomm.html">
 289               Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention Accommodation Procedure
 289             </a>
 289           </p>
 290           <h3>
 290             RELATED GUIDANCE
 290           </h3>
 291           <p>
 291             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_Ac
                 t_Guidance_2015.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 291               The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 2: Care Planning, Placement and Case
                   Review (2015)
 291             </a>
 291           </p>
 292           <p>
 292             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/manage-bail-and-remand/manage-bail-and-remands-se
                 ction-3-case-management-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 292               Youth Justice Board (YJB) Case Management Guidance Section 3 - Manage bail and remands
 292             </a>
 292           </p>
 293           <h3>
 293             AMENDMENT
 293           </h3>
 294           <p>
 294             In April 2019, this chapter was updated in relation to placing young people in custody, see
 294             <a href="#request">
 294               Section 7.7, How to Request a Transfer or Placement Review
 294             </a>
 294             .
 294           </p>
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 296         <div id="sections">
 298           <h3 id="sections_list">
 298             Contents
 298           </h3>
 299           <ol>
 300             <li>
 300               <a href="#lac_risk">
 300                 Looked After Children at Risk of Offending
 300               </a>
 300             </li>
 301             <li>
 301               <a href="#lac_arrested">
 301                 Looked After Children who are Arrested
 301               </a>
 301             </li>
 302             <li>
 302               <a href="#lac_charged">
 302                 Looked After Children who are Charged with an Offence
 302               </a>
 302             </li>
 303             <li>
 303               <a href="#yp_remanded">
 303                 Young People who are Remanded
 303               </a>
 303             </li>
 304             <li>
 304               <a href="#la_yp_convicted">
 304                 Looked After Young People who are Convicted
 304               </a>
 304             </li>
 305             <li>
 305               <a href="#ch_sentence">
 305                 Children who Receive a Community Sentence
 305               </a>
 305             </li>
 306             <li>
 306               <a href="#resp_la_custodial">
 306                 Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Looked After Young People in Custody
 306               </a>
 306             </li>
 307             <li class="remove_bullet">
 307               <a
                   href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_
                   Act_Guidance_2015.pdf#page=168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 307                 Appendix 1: Overview of the Care Planning, Placement and Review Process Flowchart
 307               </a>
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                   href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_
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 308                 Appendix 2: Changes to Care Status as a Result of Criminal Justice Decisions
 308               </a>
 308             </li>
 309           </ol>
 310           <h3 id="lac_risk">
 310             1. Looked After Children at Risk of Offending
 310           </h3>
 311           <p>
 311             Local Authorities should have strategies setting out how they will encourage positive behaviour
                 amongst Looked After children who may be at risk of offending. These strategies should include
                 details of measures in place locally to divert young people from involvement with the Youth
                 Justice System.
 311           </p>
 312           <p>
 312             Where a Looked After child is thought to be at risk of offending (or reoffending), both the Care
                 Plan / Pathway Plan and the Placement Plan should include details of the support that will be
                 provided to prevent this.&nbsp;Such support could be provided by mainstream services. The Youth
                 Offending Team (YOT) where the child is placed should also be contacted for advice on specific
                 preventative services available to meet the child's identified needs.
 312           </p>
 313           The Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) should ensure that the Care Plan adequately addresses any
               risk of offending, and should challenge the placing authority where a young person's needs are not
               being adequately assessed.
 314           <h3 id="lac_arrested">
 314             2. Looked After Children who are Arrested
 314           </h3>
 315           <p>
 315             Whenever a Looked After child aged under 18 is arrested, the responsible Local Authority should
                 ensure that the young person has the support of an Appropriate Adult and a solicitor while at the
                 police station.&nbsp;The solicitor should have expertise in youth justice, and be provided with
                 relevant information about the young person's circumstances and needs, including key information
                 from the Care Plan (and Pathway Plan if they are an Eligible Child).
 315           </p>
 316           <h4>
 316             2.1 Safeguarding Children and Young People in Police Custody
 316           </h4>
 317           <p>
 317             YOTs have a statutory responsibility to ensure that an Appropriate Adult service is
                 provided&nbsp;for children and young people detained at the local Police Station.
 317           </p>
 318           <table title="contact details">
 319             <tr>
 320               <td class="table_row_even">
 320                 <h5>
 320                   Providing an Appropriate Adult for young people under 18 years at the Police Station:
 320                 </h5>
 321                 <ul>
 322                   <li>
 322                     Whenever the police detain a child or young person (aged 10 to 17), or interview them as a
                         voluntary attender, they must inform an Appropriate Adult as soon as is practicable and
                         ask them to attend;
 322                   </li>
 323                   <li>
 323                     The following people can be an Appropriate Adult:
 324                     <ul>
 325                       <li>
 325                         Parent or guardian;
 325                       </li>
 326                       <li>
 326                         If the young person is in local authority care, or is otherwise being looked after
                             under the Children Act 1989 a person representing that authority or organisation;
 326                       </li>
 327                       <li>
 327                         A local authority social worker;
 327                       </li>
 328                       <li>
 328                         A YOT worker;
 328                       </li>
 329                       <li>
 329                         Another responsible adult aged over 18.
 329                       </li>
 330                     </ul>
 331                   </li>
 332                   <li>
 332                     Detention can be very stressful so it is important that an Appropriate Adult attends as
                         soon as possible to minimise the amount of time the child or young person spends in
                         detention.
 332                     <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/case-management-guidance"
                         target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 332                       Youth Justice Board (2014) Case Management Guidance
 332                     </a>
 332                     &nbsp;requires attendance within two hours of the initial request being made (however
                         research has shown that young people wait 5 hours on average for an Appropriate Adult to
                         attend);
 332                   </li>
 333                   <li>
 333                     A parent or guardian should be considered in the first instance. They may need reassurance
                         or practical assistance to attend the police station and to understand the nature of the
                         role of an Appropriate Adult. Every person acting as an Appropriate Adult should be given
                         a copy of the
 333                     <a
                         href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117682/app
                         ropriate-adults-guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 333                       Home Office (2011) Guide for Appropriate Adults
 333                     </a>
 333                     ;
 333                   </li>
 334                   <li>
 334                     It is especially important that children and young people who are identified as having
                         mental ill health or learning difficulties are properly supported.&nbsp;In such cases it
                         might be preferable for the Appropriate Adult to be a trained professional rather than a
                         relative. However if the young person prefers a relative or objects to a particular person
                         their wishes should, if practicable, be respected;
 334                   </li>
 335                   <li>
 335                     The Appropriate Adult's role is to protect the interests of the child or young person, to
                         advise and support them, and ensure that they are fairly treated and their needs met. In
                         particular they should be aware of and able to support any:
 336                     <ul>
 337                       <li>
 337                         Mental health needs;
 337                       </li>
 338                       <li>
 338                         Learning and communication difficulties.
 338                       </li>
 339                     </ul>
 340                   </li>
 341                   <li>
 341                     The Appropriate Adult should let the child or young person know how to access legal
                         support, and can insist that this is provided even if the child or young person refuses
                         it.
 341                   </li>
 342                 </ul>
 342               </td>
 343             </tr>
 344           </table>
 345           <p>
 345             For more information on Appropriate Adults, including their role in supporting children and young
                 people, and who can fulfil this role please see
 345             <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appropriate-adults-guide-for-youth-justice-professionals"
                 target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 345               Appropriate Adults: Guide for Youth Justice Professionals
 345             </a>
 345             .
 345           </p>
 346           <h4>
 346             2.2 Trafficked Children
 346           </h4>
 347           <p>
 347             Custody staff, YOT workers and Appropriate Adults should be alert to the needs of children whose
                 alleged criminal activity may be related to their having being trafficked into the UK for
                 exploitation. Where the child's history suggests they may have been trafficked into the UK, the
                 local authority must establish whether a referral has been made under the National Referral
                 Mechanism (NRM) and make such a referral where this has not been done.
 347           </p>
 348           <h4>
 348             2.3 Review of Care Plan
 348           </h4>
 349           <p>
 349             Whenever a young person is arrested, consideration should be given to reviewing his or her Care
                 Plan to ensure that it contains measures to reduce the risk of (re)offending.
 349           </p>
 350           <h3 id="lac_charged">
 350             3. Looked After Children who are Charged with an Offence
 350           </h3>
 351           <p>
 351             When a looked after child is charged with an offence, it is important s/he is not disadvantaged
                 and refused bail because of their status as a Looked After child. Courts need to have confidence
                 that the child will be supported to keep any conditions attached to their bail, and is living in a
                 suitable placement which offers the right support. Local Authorities should provide bail support
                 programmes and specialist placements (e.g. Remand Foster Care) to ensure there are viable
                 alternatives to a child being remanded to Youth Detention Accommodation.
 351           </p>
 352           <p>
 352             The local authority, working with the child's solicitor and the responsible YOT, should actively
                 work towards securing bail for the child.
 352           </p>
 353           <p>
 353             Whenever a looked after child is charged with an offence, the responsible authority must ensure
                 that the child is legally represented by a solicitor. The solicitor should be provided with
                 relevant information about the child's circumstances, needs and care plan. Continuing support must
                 also be provided to the child by professionals and carers that the child already knows and trusts.
 353           </p>
 354           <h3 id="yp_remanded">
 354             4. Young People who are Remanded
 354           </h3>
 355           <p>
 355             See also
 355             <a href="p_rem_la_yth_det_accomm.html">
 355               Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention Accommodation Procedure
 355             </a>
 355             .
 355           </p>
 356           <h4>
 356             4.1 Young people who are refused bail and remanded to Local Authority Accommodation or Youth
                 Detention Accommodation (YDA)
 356           </h4>
 357           <p>
 357             Children aged 10-17 who have been refused bail may be remanded to Local Authority Accommodation
                 with or without conditions. Children aged 12-17 who are refused bail can also be remanded to Youth
                 Detention Accommodation (subject to certain conditions being met). Even if the child was not
                 previously Looked After, they will become a Looked After Child when remanded.
 357           </p>
 358           <p>
 358             Local authority support to the child and their family during this time is important, and efforts
                 should be made to ensure that time on remand does not disrupt existing ties between the child and
                 their community. Care planning should consider the young person's needs both during the period of
                 remand and following the court hearing. The Care Plan will also need to consider arrangements for
                 the young person's support should they be convicted and receive a custodial sentence.
 358           </p>
 359           <h5>
 359             4.1.1 Safeguarding Children and Young People in Custody
 359           </h5>
 360           <p>
 360             When a child or young person is remanded, the child's social worker should request a copy of the
                 complaints procedure for the establishment. Social workers should then familiarise themselves with
                 the complaints process and check that the child has been provided with information about, and
                 understands, the complaints process and also about their entitlement to advocacy.
 360           </p>
 361           <p>
 361             Young people who are remanded should also be provided with information which is routinely provided
                 for all children who become looked after. This could include for example:
 361           </p>
 362           <ul>
 363             <li>
 363               Contact details for their Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer and other sources of
                   support (including out of hours);
 363             </li>
 364             <li>
 364               Contact details for the Children's Commissioner Advice Line (0800 528 0731 /
 364               <a href="mailto:advice.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk">
 364                 advice.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
 364               </a>
 364               );
 364             </li>
 365             <li>
 365               Information on the local Children's Rights / Advocacy Service / Independent Visitors for Looked
                   After Children.
 365             </li>
 366           </ul>
 367           <p>
 367             If a remanded child complains to their social worker about any aspect of their care while
                 remanded, this should be recorded on the child's electronic record and reported to a manager and
                 the child's IRO. The most appropriate response will vary depending on the nature of the complaint,
                 and the type of accommodation the young person is remanded to, but could include a referral to
                 Children's Social Care and possible Section 47 Enquiry if the complaint concerns actual or likely
                 Significant Harm.
 367           </p>
 368           <p>
 368             If the complaint concerns an allegation against staff, the multi agency allegations procedure
                 should be followed. Complaints in relation to services provided by a local authority should be
                 dealt with under the Complaints and Representations Procedure.
 368           </p>
 369           <p>
 369             If a social worker has serious concerns about the care being provided to a child who is remanded,
                 they should report this to their manager.
 369           </p>
 370           <p>
 370             See also
 370             <a href="#action_to_be_taken">
 370               Section 7.6, Action to be Taken if there are Concerns about the Child's Safety or Welfare
 370             </a>
 370             .
 370           </p>
 371           <h5>
 371             4.1.2 Support to Families
 371           </h5>
 372           <p>
 372             Within forty eight hours of detention, Governors of YOIs must make arrangements to provide each
                 young person's next of kin (or other appropriate person) with information about visiting, personal
                 property, pastoral care and the sentence planning, review and resettlement arrangements.
 372           </p>
 373           <p>
 373             Governors must also make arrangements to ensure that parents and professionals know how to contact
                 the establishment if they have any concerns or complaints about a child's care.
 373           </p>
 374           <h4>
 374             4.2 Remand to Local Authority Accommodation
 374           </h4>
 375           <p>
 375             Where a child is remanded to local authority accommodation, the designated local authority is
                 responsible for identifying a suitable placement. For as long as they remain looked after, these
                 children are entitled to the same care planning and review processes as other looked after
                 children.
 375           </p>
 376           <p>
 376             In developing the care plan for children who become looked after solely as a result of being
                 remanded, the local authority is not required to prepare a 'plan for permanence', as required by
                 Regulation 5(a) of the Care Planning Regulations. This amendment to local authority care planning
                 duties recognises that some children will only be looked after for the period they are remanded,
                 which may be relatively short.
 376           </p>
 377           <p>
 377             Nevertheless, consideration should still be given to what longer term support or accommodation the
                 child will need following the remand episode. If children need to remain looked after once the
                 period of remand has ceased, then the local authority must comply with all the requirements of the
                 Care Planning Regulations.
 377           </p>
 378           <h4>
 378             4.3 Remand to Youth Detention Accommodation (YDA)
 378           </h4>
 379           <p>
 379             When a child or young person under 18 is remanded or sentenced to custody, the
 379             <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-custody-service-placement-team" target="_blank"
                 rel="noopener">
 379               Youth Custody Service
 379             </a>
 379             decides where they should be placed.
 379           </p>
 380           <p>
 380             This comprises the following kinds of accommodation:
 380           </p>
 381           <ul>
 382             <li>
 382               A secure children's home;
 382             </li>
 383             <li>
 383               A secure training centre;
 383             </li>
 384             <li>
 384               A Young Offender Institution.
 384             </li>
 385           </ul>
 386           <p>
 386             A court can only order a Remand to Youth Detention where certain specified criteria are met:
 386           </p>
 387           <ul>
 388             <li>
 388               The child has reached the age of 12; and
 388             </li>
 389             <li>
 389               Either the child is legally represented before the court or legal representation has been
                   withdrawn/refused; and
 389             </li>
 390             <li>
 390               Either the offence is a violent or sexual offence or an offence punishable in the case of an
                   adult with imprisonment of 14 years or more; or
 390             </li>
 391             <li>
 391               The child has a recent history of absconding while remanded to local authority or youth
                   detention accommodation and the offence(s) to which the proceedings relate is alleged/was found
                   to have been committed while remanded to local authority or youth detention accommodation, or,
                   when considering previous offences, there is a recent history of committing imprisonable
                   offences whilst on bail or remand AND there is a real prospect that the child will be sentenced
                   to a custodial sentence for the offence(s) the court is considering;
 391             </li>
 392             <li>
 392               It is necessary to protect the public from death or serious personal injury occasioned by
                   further offences committed by the child or to prevent the commission by the child of further
                   imprisonable offences.
 392             </li>
 393           </ul>
 394           <h4>
 394             4.4 Young People Remanded to Youth Detention Accommodation (YDA) who are not already Looked After
 394           </h4>
 395           <p>
 395             Where a child is not already looked after but becomes looked after as a result of being remanded
                 to YDA, the local authority responsible for the child's care must be satisfied that the day to day
                 arrangements for the child are of sufficient quality and offer an appropriate response to the
                 child's individual needs.
 395           </p>
 396           <p>
 396             The local authority is not required to prepare a Care Plan or a Placement Plan; instead, following
                 an initial assessment of the child's needs, a Detention Placement Plan (DPP) should be prepared.
 396           </p>
 397           <p>
 397             The DPP should describe how the YDA will meet the child's needs, and record the roles and
                 responsibilities of the other partner organisations. The DPP should also take into account the
                 circumstances that contributed to the child's alleged involvement in any offending and the support
                 s/he should be offered when they return to the community to prevent (re)offending.
 397           </p>
 398           <p>
 398             The designated authority will need to appoint an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), to keep the
                 child's DPP under review in the same way as a care plan.
 398           </p>
 399           <h4>
 399             4.5 Young People Remanded to YDA who are already Looked After
 399           </h4>
 400           <p>
 400             A DPP must also be drawn up for children who are already Looked After and who are remanded to YDA.
                 This will be based on the current Care or Pathway Plan. Where the young person is subject
                 to&nbsp;a Care Order, or is a Relevant Child, the Care / Pathway Plan will continue once the
                 remand ceases whether or not the child is sentenced to custody.
 400           </p>
 401           <p>
 401             When a Looked After child is remanded, the IRO should be notified as soon as possible.
 401           </p>
 402           <h4>
 402             4.6 The Detention Placement Plan
 402           </h4>
 403           <p>
 403             See
 403             <a href="p_rem_la_yth_det_accomm.html">
 403               Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention Accommodation Procedure
 403             </a>
 403             .
 403           </p>
 404           <h4>
 404             4.7 Review
 404           </h4>
 405           <p>
 405             The Looked After Review must focus on whether there are appropriate arrangements in place for
                 responding to the child's needs whilst they are detained. The review of the DPP for looked after
                 child, including children remanded to YDA, must be a child-centred process. Whilst there may be
                 limitations in view of the secure environment, the IRO should consult the child about how they
                 want their meeting to be managed.
 405           </p>
 406           <p>
 406             The considerations that are likely to be most relevant will be:
 406           </p>
 407           <ul>
 408             <li>
 408               Whether there is a DPP in place describing how the child will be supported whilst they remain
                   looked after as a result of being remanded;
 408             </li>
 409             <li>
 409               The quality of contact with the local authority;
 409             </li>
 410             <li>
 410               Arrangements for contact between the child and their family;
 410             </li>
 411             <li>
 411               Whether plans for the child have taken their wishes and feelings into account;
 411             </li>
 412             <li>
 412               That arrangements are in place to respond to the child's health and education and training
                   needs;
 412             </li>
 413             <li>
 413               That the secure establishment takes into account any specific identity and cultural needs of the
                   child; and
 413             </li>
 414             <li>
 414               Whether the child will continue to need support from children's services when the remand ceases
                   and they may no longer be Looked After.
 414             </li>
 415           </ul>
 416           <p>
 416             If the review uncovers concerns about where the child will be living or support available to them
                 in the community, consideration may have to be given to whether the child should remain looked
                 after once they are no longer on remand.
 416           </p>
 417           <p>
 417             Looked After Reviews of children who are on remand should always consider the child's support
                 needs when they cease to be looked after as a result of the remand ending.
 417           </p>
 418           <p>
 418             Where children are remanded in YDA, staff in the secure establishment should enable the child to
                 speak with their IRO in privacy, unless the child refuses, and arrange a suitable venue for the
                 review to take place.
 418           </p>
 419           <h3 id="la_yp_convicted">
 419             5. Looked After Young People who are Convicted
 419           </h3>
 420           <p>
 420             When a looked after child is convicted of an offence, the child's social worker should provide
                 information to the YOT case manager who is responsible for completing the AssetPlus (the YJB
                 assessment of risk factors for offending). The YOT case manager should also consult the child's
                 social worker about the content and recommendations of the pre-sentence report (PSR). This will be
                 used by the court to determine the appropriate disposal (e.g. custodial or community sentence),
                 ensuring that mitigating factors arising from the child's life experiences are included and that
                 welfare considerations are reflected in the proposed disposal.
 420           </p>
 421           <p>
 421             The PSR should include explicit consideration of any safeguarding factors that would make the
                 child particularly vulnerable if sentenced to custody. Copies of the AssetPlus, PSR and other
                 reports completed by the YOT should be sent to the child's social worker and placed on the
                 child's case record.
 421           </p>
 422           <p>
 422             In cases where a custodial sentence is likely, the YOT worker and the child's social worker should
                 work together to prepare the child and his/her family by explaining what will happen and how the
                 child will be supported during and after his/her time in custody.
 422           </p>
 423           <p>
 423             It is good practice for the child's social worker to attend court on the day of sentencing; if
                 this is not possible, then the child must be accompanied by their foster carer or the Home's
                 Registered Manager. This is to ensure that the young person is supported and that the child's best
                 interests are effectively represented via their legal representative who may need to respond to
                 specific and particular issues.&nbsp;
 423           </p>
 424           <p>
 424             Prior agreement should be reached with the YOT case manager about how the responsible authority
                 will be notified of the court's decision, including details about where the child will be detained
                 if s/he is sentenced to custody. This notification should be made on the same day as sentencing
                 and be followed up in writing.
 424           </p>
 425           <p>
 425             Following sentence, the child's legal status as a looked after child may change (see
 425             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_Ac
                 t_Guidance_2015.pdf#page=182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 425               Appendix 2: Changes to Care Status as a Result of Criminal Justice Decisions
 425             </a>
 425             ).
 425           </p>
 426           <p>
 426             See also
 426             <a href="p_respons_loc_auth.html">
 426               Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in
                   Custody
 426             </a>
 426             .
 426           </p>
 427           <h3 id="ch_sentence">
 427             6. Children who receive a Community Sentence
 427           </h3>
 428           <p>
 428             When a child receives a community sentence, the child's social worker and YOT case manager should
                 continue to work closely together, sharing information and clarifying their roles and
                 responsibilities. If the child is subject to a Care Order or is an accommodated child s/he will
                 remain a Looked After Child.
 428           </p>
 429           <p>
 429             Children who were provided with accommodation under Section 21 following a remand to local
                 authority care will cease to be looked after (unless the local authority has assessed that the
                 child's needs are such that they should be accommodated under section 20).
 429           </p>
 430           <p>
 430             If the court imposes a Youth Rehabilitation Order, this can be accompanied by a Local Authority
                 Residence Requirement. Such children are provided with accommodation under section 21 and are
                 therefore Looked After. The responsible local authority must be consulted before these
                 requirements are imposed.
 430           </p>
 431           <h3 id="resp_la_custodial">
 431             7. Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Looked After Young People who receive a Custodial
                 Sentence
 431           </h3>
 432           <p>
 432             If the child receives a custodial sentence, the responsibilities of the local authority will
                 depend on the child's care status:
 432           </p>
 433           <ul>
 434             <li>
 434               If the child is subject to a Care Order under section 31 of the Children Act 1989, s/he remains
                   looked after and there is no change to his/her legal status and the local authority continues to
                   be responsible for planning and reviewing the care plan;
 434             </li>
 435             <li>
 435               If the child was an accommodated child, s/he will lose their looked after status whilst serving
                   the custodial sentence as they are not being accommodated in a placement provided by the local
                   authority. Children in these circumstances, will however, be entitled to consideration as a
                   former looked after child in custody. Local Authorities have a duty to visit such children who
                   have ceased to be looked after;
 435             </li>
 436             <li>
 436               If the child had not been previously looked after but became looked after as a result of being
                   remanded to local authority accommodation or to YDA, s/he ceases to be looked after on being
                   sentenced to custody. Where, however, the child is aged 16+ and has been looked after for
                   thirteen weeks or more from the age of fourteen, including any period as a looked after child as
                   a result of the child being remanded, then the child will be a 'relevant child' and should be
                   supported by local authority children's services as a 'care leaver';
 436             </li>
 437             <li>
 437               If the young person is a 'relevant child' and is entitled to support and services as a care
                   leaver, this status remains unchanged while in custody and the local authority that looked after
                   the young person retains responsibility for providing support during his/her time in custody and
                   on release. Some young people, including young people who become looked after as a result of
                   being remanded, will acquire this status while they are in custody on attaining the age of 16:
                   that is, those who have spent at least 13 weeks looked after since the age of 14 and were
                   subject to a care order or who were accommodated or remanded to local authority accommodation
                   immediately prior to entering custody on sentence (see
 437               <a href="p_respons_loc_auth.html">
 437                 Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in
                     Custody Procedure
 437               </a>
 437               ).
 437             </li>
 438           </ul>
 439           <p>
 439             The
 439             <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-custody-service-placement-team" target="_blank"
                 rel="noopener">
 439               Youth Custody Service (YCS) Placement Service
 439             </a>
 439             is responsible for identifying the youth detention accommodation where the young person will serve
                 their sentence. The YOT case manager is invited to recommend the establishment that has been
                 assessed as being most suitable. The responsible authority's social worker, and other staff
                 involved with the child's care, should ensure that their assessment of the child's needs is taken
                 into account to inform this critical decision, however, the final decision rests with the YCS. The
                 YOT should inform the responsible authority where the child will be serving their sentence on the
                 day it starts. The child's social worker must then aim to arrange to visit the child
 439             <span class="bold">
 439               within five working days
 439             </span>
 439             . The child's IRO must also be informed.
 439           </p>
 440           <h4>
 440             7.1 Information Sharing
 440           </h4>
 441           <p>
 441             Within 5 working days of the young person's sentence to custody, the social worker should provide
                 the following information to the young person's YOT case manager and the designated case
                 supervisor within the establishment:
 441           </p>
 442           <ul>
 443             <li>
 443               The child's care status, including his/her entitlement to support as a care leaver;
 443             </li>
 444             <li>
 444               Persons with Parental Responsibility;
 444             </li>
 445             <li>
 445               Name and contact details of the allocated social worker, his/her team manager and the IRO;
 445             </li>
 446             <li>
 446               Any immediate information necessary to ensure the child's safety or that of others;
 446             </li>
 447             <li>
 447               Information about the child's family/carers and contact arrangements;
 447             </li>
 448             <li>
 448               Information about the young person's needs that will enhance the establishment's ability to care
                   for the young person;
 448             </li>
 449             <li>
 449               The date when the social worker or local authority representative will be visiting the child;
                   and
 449             </li>
 450             <li>
 450               The date of any forthcoming review of the child's case.
 450             </li>
 451           </ul>
 452           <h4>
 452             7.2&nbsp;Looked After Reviews
 452           </h4>
 453           <p>
 453             For children who remain looked after while in custody (i.e. children subject to care orders under
                 section 31 of the 1989 Act) the care planning and review process continues.
 453           </p>
 454           <p>
 454             Placement in YDA is a significant change. If a review of the child's care plan is not already due
                 to take place, then it is a requirement that one should be scheduled during the period the young
                 person is in custody. The usual statutory timescales for review apply thereafter. Depending on the
                 length of the child's detention, consideration should be given to undertaking a review within the
                 last month before release to ensure the child's care/pathway plan can be updated to meet his/her
                 needs on release, particularly his/her placement needs.
 454           </p>
 455           <p>
 455             A person within the custodial establishment should be nominated to act as the link with the care
                 planning process. This may be the child's case supervisor but it is good practice to give the
                 child an element of choice wherever possible. This link person will be informed of the key
                 elements of the child's care plan and, in turn, keep the child's social worker informed of the
                 child's progress and events within the establishment.
 455           </p>
 456           <p>
 456             The child's home YOT case manager should also be kept informed of changes to the child's care plan
                 and other relevant information. Subject to the child's agreement, the YOT case manager and the
                 nominated link person within the establishment should be involved in review meetings.
 456           </p>
 457           <p>
 457             The Reviews must:
 457           </p>
 458           <ul>
 459             <li>
 459               Be a child-centred process and, within the limitations that will be apparent, take into account
                   how the young person wants their review meeting to be managed;
 459             </li>
 460             <li>
 460               Ensure that the establishment is taking into account the young person's identity and cultural
                   needs;
 460             </li>
 461             <li>
 461               Take the young person's wishes and feelings into account;
 461             </li>
 462             <li>
 462               Focus on whether the arrangements in place are appropriate for the young person's needs whilst
                   they are detained;
 462             </li>
 463             <li>
 463               Look at the quality of contact with the local authority;
 463             </li>
 464             <li>
 464               Ensure that contact arrangements for the young person are appropriate;
 464             </li>
 465             <li>
 465               Ensure that there are arrangements responding to the young person's health, education and
                   training needs;
 465             </li>
 466             <li>
 466               Consider whether Accommodation will be required when the Remand / Sentence period ceases.
 466             </li>
 467           </ul>
 468           <h4>
 468             7.3&nbsp;Social Work Visits
 468           </h4>
 469           <p>
 469             The young person's allocated social worker must visit the young person
 469             <span class="bold">
 469               within one week
 469             </span>
 469             of being sentenced and detained.
 469           </p>
 470           <p>
 470             Subsequent visits must take place at intervals of not more than 6 weeks for the first year;
                 thereafter at intervals of not more than 3 months.&nbsp;Additional visits should take place if
                 reasonably requested by the young person, the establishment or the YOT, or there are particular
                 circumstances that require a visit (e.g. notification of under performance of placement
                 provider/concerns about the safety or welfare of the young person).
 470           </p>
 471           <p>
 471             In addition, where the child is serving their sentence in a SCH or STC, a visit should also take
                 place if there has been a notification by the Ofsted Chief Inspector of the underperformance of a
                 placement provider (under section 30A of the Care Standards Act 2000 or under Section 47 of the
                 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994) or, where the child is placed in a YOI, concerns about
                 the welfare or safety of children are raised by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
 471           </p>
 472           <p>
 472             The purpose of the visits is to keep in touch with the child, assess his/her needs and maintain an
                 up to date care plan. The youth detention establishment should facilitate the visit and allow the
                 child to be seen in privacy (out of hearing of an officer), unless the child refuses.
                 Representatives of the local authority will be afforded the status of professional visitor rather
                 than the more limited access to the child that applies to social visitor.
 472           </p>
 473           <h4>
 473             7.4 Sentence Planning
 473           </h4>
 474           <p>
 474             Each child detained in a secure setting must have a sentence plan, supervised by the YOT case
                 manager. Sentence planning is different from care or pathway planning, and is designed to plan the
                 activities the child will engage in during his/her time in custody and, for sentenced children, on
                 release into the community. It is aimed primarily at reducing the risk of (re)offending.
 474           </p>
 475           <p>
 475             The child's social worker should always be invited to sentence planning meetings and their
                 professional input will be integral to effective resettlement planning. It is good practice for
                 the child's social worker to attend as many meetings as possible but, as a minimum, s/he should
                 attend the first meeting and the release preparation meeting where the release plan is discussed.
                 For longer sentences, or where there are particular difficulties, it will be appropriate to attend
                 more often. If the social worker is not able to attend, the local authority responsible for the
                 child's care must provide relevant information about the child's care or pathway plan to the YOT
                 case manager prior to the meeting.
 475           </p>
 476           <p>
 476             (See also
 476             <a href="#plan_for_release">
 476               Section 7.8, Planning for Release
 476             </a>
 476             ).
 476           </p>
 477           <h4>
 477             7.5&nbsp;Advice, Assistance and Support between Visits
 477           </h4>
 478           <p>
 478             Looked After young people in custody remain entitled to advice, assistance and support between
                 visits.
 478           </p>
 479           <p>
 479             The social worker should keep under review whether the child is safe and whether, in view of the
                 authority's assessment of the child's needs, the safeguarding arrangements in the YDA are
                 adequate; and whether the establishment has arrangements in place to respond appropriately to the
                 child's needs and to promote their welfare.
 479           </p>
 480           <p>
 480             Specific factors to take into consideration will be:
 480           </p>
 481           <ul>
 482             <li>
 482               Is the young person safe?
 482             </li>
 483             <li>
 483               Is there a risk of self-harm?
 483             </li>
 484             <li>
 484               Does the young person need money, clothes, books or other practical support?
 484             </li>
 485             <li>
 485               Are education staff aware of and able to meet the young person's educational needs, including
                   any special needs?
 485             </li>
 486             <li>
 486               Are the health unit and wing staff aware of, and able to meet, the young person's health needs?
 486             </li>
 487             <li>
 487               Are staff aware of, and able to meet, the young person's religious and cultural needs?
 487             </li>
 488             <li>
 488               Is the young person worried about anything?&nbsp;If so, what?
 488             </li>
 489             <li>
 489               What impact has the sentence had on family relationships?&nbsp;Does there need to be help with
                   contact arrangements?
 489             </li>
 490             <li>
 490               What action is needed to provide for the child's placement on release?
 490             </li>
 491             <li>
 491               Are changes needed to the child's care plan/pathway plan?
 491             </li>
 492           </ul>
 493           <p>
 493             This assessment should be informed by the views of the YOT case manager, staff in the YDA,
                 including pastoral care, education and health staff, the child and his/her family.&nbsp;
 493           </p>
 494           <p>
 494             It will also form the basis for an up to date care plan describing how the child's needs will be
                 met in custody and who is responsible for each aspect of the plan.
 494           </p>
 495           <p>
 495             This plan will rely on local authority officers responsible for the child's overall welfare – i.e.
                 the child's social worker, their IRO and the authority's service manager for looked after
                 children's services - being able to satisfy themselves that the arrangements in place within the
                 secure establishment are appropriate in view of the child's individual needs.
 495           </p>
 496           <h4 id="action_to_be_taken">
 496             7.6 Action to be Taken if there are Concerns about the Child's Safety or Welfare
 496           </h4>
 497           <p>
 497             Children and young people in custody can be particularly vulnerable. Where there are concerns that
                 the young person is not being safeguarded or their welfare promoted (for example, relating to the
                 quality of care the young person is receiving, the suitability of the type of placement or
                 concerns around bullying, self harm, violence or intimidation), in the first instance it may be
                 possible to resolve the concerns by agreement with the establishment itself.
 497           </p>
 498           <p>
 498             Where issues cannot be resolved at establishment level, and if the responsible authority is of the
                 view that the young person needs to be moved to another establishment, see
 498             <a href="#request">
 498               Section 7.7, How to Request a Transfer or Placement Review
 498             </a>
 498             .
 498           </p>
 499           <p>
 499             The Local Authority should inform the establishment and Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
                 Young People's Team that they have decided to take this course of action.
 499           </p>
 500           <p>
 500             All custodial establishments have a 'Complaints Procedure' and social workers should ask about
                 this at the point of the young person's admission.
 500           </p>
 501           <h4 id="request">
 501             7.7 How to Request a Transfer or Placement Review
 501           </h4>
 502           <p>
 502             <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-custody-service-placement-team" target="_blank"
                 rel="noopener">
 502               The Youth Custody Service (YCS)
 502             </a>
 502             carries out placement reviews to decide whether a transfer is required for a child or young
                 person.
 502           </p>
 503           <p>
 503             YOTs can ask for one if they are responsible for a child or young person and:
 503           </p>
 504           <ul>
 505             <li>
 505               Their circumstances change;
 505             </li>
 506             <li>
 506               There is a risk or issue with their current placement.
 506             </li>
 507           </ul>
 508           <p>
 508             To request a transfer, the YOT should read the
 508             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/674661/YCS_Placeme
                 nt_Review_Guidance.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 508               Placement Review Guidance
 508             </a>
 508             and then:
 508           </p>
 509           <ul>
 510             <li>
 510               Convene a multi-disciplinary meeting to establish how risk can be managed or reduced;
 510             </li>
 511             <li>
 511               Complete the
 511               <a
                   href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/674669/Placement
                   _Review_Form_YCS.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 511                 Placement Review Form
 511               </a>
 511               (Refer to the
 511               <a
                   href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/674672/Completin
                   g_the_Placement_Review_Form_Guidance_and_Tips_YCS.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 511                 Guidance and Tips document
 511               </a>
 511               for support on completing this form);
 511             </li>
 512             <li>
 512               E-mail it to the Placement Review team at
 512               <a href="mailto:YCSTransfers@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 512                 YCSTransfers@justice.gov.uk
 512               </a>
 512               .
 512             </li>
 513           </ul>
 514           <p>
 514             Other people can ask for a transfer but only the YOT and/or staff at the establishment where the
                 child is placed should contact the YCS Placement Team.
 514           </p>
 515           <p>
 515             The YCS Placement Team makes the final decision in the best interests of the child or young person
                 after carefully considering all of the information available and opinions stated.
 515           </p>
 516           <h4 id="plan_for_release">
 516             7.8&nbsp;Planning for Release
 516           </h4>
 517           <p>
 517             Children are vulnerable in the early days after release and need considerable help, both
                 emotionally and practically, to:
 517           </p>
 518           <ul>
 519             <li>
 519               Readjust to living in open conditions;
 519             </li>
 520             <li>
 520               Meet the requirements for reporting and surveillance;
 520             </li>
 521             <li>
 521               Sort out finances;
 521             </li>
 522             <li>
 522               Settle into appropriate accommodation;
 522             </li>
 523             <li>
 523               Negotiate work or college;
 523             </li>
 524             <li>
 524               Re-establish relationships with family and friends; and
 524             </li>
 525             <li>
 525               Avoid situations where offending may occur.
 525             </li>
 526           </ul>
 527           <p>
 527             The child's social worker and YOT case manager must work together to co-ordinate arrangements for
                 the child's release and subsequent support in the community. The child will continue to have two
                 separate plans: the local authority care plan, which may include a pathway plan (or for a child
                 who became looked after solely as a result of remand, the DPP) and the YOT plan. These must be
                 coordinated so the child is clear what will be happening and professionals from both children's
                 and youth justice services understand their respective roles and responsibilities for supporting
                 the child in future and for minimising the possibility of reoffending.
 527           </p>
 528           <p>
 528             If the child is to continue being looked after, the responsible authority must provide an
                 appropriate placement and financial support. The child's care/pathway plan should be updated.
 528           </p>
 529           <p>
 529             The YOT is responsible for providing ongoing supervision and interventions targeted at preventing
                 further offending. There will be potential areas of overlap, where arrangements may be made by
                 either the YOT case manager or local authority social worker, such as education provision or
                 health treatment. Negotiation should take place about which service is best placed to make these
                 arrangements in each case. The local authority responsible for the child's care will ultimately
                 have responsibility for ensuring all measures are in place to enable the child to be provided with
                 appropriate services.
 529           </p>
 530           <p>
 530             Where a review of the young person's case chaired by the IRO has not already occurred, the social
                 worker in conjunction with the IRO must arrange for a review prior to the young person's release
                 from custody. The timing might be scheduled so that it is co-ordinated with the release
                 preparation meeting.
 530           </p>
 531           <p>
 531             As soon as possible, and at least by the time of the final release preperation meeting 10 working
                 days before release, the young person must be told the content of both the Care Plan and the
                 Notice of Supervision or Licence so that s/he is aware of:
 531           </p>
 532           <ul>
 533             <li>
 533               Who is collecting him/her;
 533             </li>
 534             <li>
 534               Where s/he will be living;
 534             </li>
 535             <li>
 535               The reporting arrangements;
 535             </li>
 536             <li>
 536               Sources of support - including out of hours;
 536             </li>
 537             <li>
 537               The arrangements for education or employment;
 537             </li>
 538             <li>
 538               Arrangements for meeting continuing health needs;
 538             </li>
 539             <li>
 539               How and when s/he will receive financial support;
 539             </li>
 540             <li>
 540               When s/he will be seeing his/her social worker; and
 540             </li>
 541             <li>
 541               The roles and responsibilities of the respective practitioners.
 541             </li>
 542           </ul>
 543           <h4>
 543             7.9 Support in the Community
 543           </h4>
 544           <p>
 544             Looked after children, under sentence, returning to the community will continue to be supervised
                 by the YOT case manager. Children sentenced to Detention and Training Orders serve the second half
                 of the term in the community. Those on other types of sentence will also be subject to
                 supervision. The responsible authority must maintain contact with children in care during the
                 crucial period following their discharge from custody.
 544           </p>
 545           <p>
 545             The child's social worker and YOT case manager should keep each other informed of significant
                 events, including any changes in service delivery or plans. It is good practice to have some joint
                 meetings involving the child, YOT case manager and social worker, so information is shared and the
                 child receives an integrated service.
 545           </p>
 546           The YOT should consult the local authority over enforcement issues, particularly if there is a
               possibility of the child being breached for failing to comply with his/her supervision requirements.
               Where the child is having difficulty in complying with his/her Notice of Supervision or Licence
               conditions, the responsible authority should work with the YOT to put additional support in place.
               For example, it might be arranged for a residential care worker to take the child to appointments at
               the YOT or for a foster carer to text the child as a reminder.
 547           <h3>
 547             Appendix 1: Overview of the Care Planning, Placement and Review Process Flowchart
 547           </h3>
 548           <p>
 548             See
 548             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_Ac
                 t_Guidance_2015.pdf#page=168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 548               Annex 2: Overview of the Care Planning, Placement and Review Process Flowchart
 548             </a>
 548             of the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 2: Care Planning, Placement and Case
                 Review (2015).
 548           </p>
 549           <h3>
 549             Appendix 2: Changes to Care Status as a Result of Criminal Justice Decisions
 549           </h3>
 550           <p>
 550             See
 550             <a
                 href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441643/Children_Ac
                 t_Guidance_2015.pdf#page=182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
 550               Annex 8: Changes to Care Status as a Result of Criminal Justice Decisions
 550             </a>
 550             of the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 2: Care Planning, Placement and Case
                 Review (2015).
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