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136 Court Reports in Placement Order Applications and Adoption/Special Guardianship Guidance
136 </h1>
143 <div class="well">
143 <p class="bold">
143 AMENDMENT
143 </p>
144 In February 2020, this chapter was updated to note the Family Justice Council Interim Guidance
on Special Guardianship (May 2019). See
144 <a href="#special_guard">
144 Section 3, Special Guardianship - Matters to be Dealt with in Report for the Court
144 </a>
144 and final sections 11 and 12.
144 </div>
156 <div class="section">
156 <h2 id="adopt_apps">
156 1. Adoption Applications - Annex A Report - Matters to be Dealt with in Reports for the
Court
156 </h2>
157 <table class="table" title="table containing adoption applications contents list">
158 <tbody>
159 <tr>
160 <td>
160 Section A:
160 </td>
161 <td style="width:86%">
161 <a href="#section_1a" title="The Report and Matters for the Proceedings">
161 The Report and Matters for the Proceedings
161 </a>
161 </td>
162 </tr>
163 <tr>
164 <td>
164 Section B:
164 </td>
165 <td>
165 <a href="#section_1b" title="The Child and the Birth Family">
165 The Child and the Birth Family
165 </a>
165 </td>
166 </tr>
167 <tr>
168 <td>
168 Section C:
168 </td>
169 <td>
169 <a href="#section_1c">
169 The Prospective Adopter of the Child
169 </a>
169 </td>
170 </tr>
171 <tr>
172 <td>
172 Section D:
172 </td>
173 <td>
173 <a href="#section_1d">
173 The Placement
173 </a>
173 </td>
174 </tr>
175 <tr>
176 <td>
176 Section E:
176 </td>
177 <td>
177 <a href="#section_1e">
177 Recommendations
177 </a>
177 </td>
178 </tr>
179 </tbody>
180 </table>
181 <h3>
181 <br />
182 <a id="section_1a">
182 </a>
182 Section A: The Report and Matters for the Proceedings
182 </h3>
183 <h4>
183 Part 1 - The Report
183 </h4>
184 <p>
184 For each of the principal author/s of the report:
184 </p>
185 <ol>
186 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
186 Name;
186 </li>
187 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
187 Role in relation to this case;
187 </li>
188 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
188 Sections completed in this report;
188 </li>
189 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
189 Qualifications and experience;
189 </li>
190 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
190 Name and address of the adoption agency; and
190 </li>
191 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
191 Adoption agency case reference number.
191 </li>
192 </ol>
193 <h4>
193 Part 2 - Matters for the Proceedings
193 </h4>
194 <ol>
195 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
195 Whether the adoption agency considers that any other person should be made a respondent or
a party to the proceedings, including the child;
195 </li>
196 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
196 Whether any of the respondents is under the age of 18;
196 </li>
197 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
197 Whether a respondent is a person who, by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of
the Mental Health Act 1983, is incapable of managing and administering their property and
affairs. If so, medical evidence should be provided with particular regard to the effect
on that person's ability to make decisions in the proceedings.
197 </li>
198 </ol>
199 <h3>
199 <a id="section_1b">
199 </a>
199 Section B: The Child and the Birth Family
199 </h3>
200 <h4>
200 Part 1
200 </h4>
201 <p class="bold">
201 i. Information about the Child
201 </p>
202 <table title="1B information about the child">
203 <tbody>
204 <tr>
205 <td>
205 a.
205 </td>
206 <td>
206 Name, sex, date and place of birth and address including local authority area;
206 </td>
207 </tr>
208 <tr>
209 <td>
209 b.
209 </td>
210 <td>
210 Photograph and physical description;
210 </td>
211 </tr>
212 <tr>
213 <td>
213 c.
213 </td>
214 <td>
214 Nationality;
214 </td>
215 </tr>
216 <tr>
217 <td>
217 d.
217 </td>
218 <td>
218 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
218 </td>
219 </tr>
220 <tr>
221 <td>
221 e.
221 </td>
222 <td>
222 Religious persuasion (including details of baptism, confirmation or equivalent
ceremonies);
222 </td>
223 </tr>
224 <tr>
225 <td>
225 f.
225 </td>
226 <td>
226 Details of any siblings, half-siblings and step-siblings, including dates of birth;
226 </td>
227 </tr>
228 <tr>
229 <td>
229 g.
229 </td>
230 <td>
230 Whether the child is a Child in Care;
230 </td>
231 </tr>
232 <tr>
233 <td>
233 h.
233 </td>
234 <td>
234 Whether the child has been placed for adoption with the prospective adopter by a UK
adoption agency;
234 </td>
235 </tr>
236 <tr>
237 <td>
237 i.
237 </td>
238 <td>
238 Whether the child was being fostered by the prospective adopter;
238 </td>
239 </tr>
240 <tr>
241 <td>
241 j.
241 </td>
242 <td>
242 Whether the child was brought into the UK for adoption, including date of entry and
whether an adoption order was made in the child's country of origin;
242 </td>
243 </tr>
244 <tr>
245 <td>
245 k.
245 </td>
246 <td>
246 Personality and social development, including emotional and behavioural development
and any related needs;
246 </td>
247 </tr>
248 <tr>
249 <td>
249 l.
249 </td>
250 <td>
250 Details of interests, likes and dislikes;
250 </td>
251 </tr>
252 <tr>
253 <td>
253 m.
253 </td>
254 <td>
254 A summary, written by the agency's medical adviser, of the child's health history, his
current state of health and any need for health care which is anticipated, and date of
the most recent medical examination;
254 </td>
255 </tr>
256 <tr>
257 <td>
257 n.
257 </td>
258 <td>
258 Any known learning difficulties or known general medical or mental health factors
which are likely to have, or may have, genetic implications.
258 </td>
259 </tr>
260 <tr>
261 <td>
261 o.
261 </td>
262 <td>
262 Names, addresses and types of nurseries or schools attended, with dates;
262 </td>
263 </tr>
264 <tr>
265 <td>
265 p.
265 </td>
266 <td>
266 Educational attainments;
266 </td>
267 </tr>
268 <tr>
269 <td>
269 q.
269 </td>
270 <td>
270 Any special needs in relation to the child (whether physical, learning, behavioural or
any other) and his emotional and behavioural development;
270 </td>
271 </tr>
272 <tr>
273 <td>
273 r.
273 </td>
274 <td>
274 Whether the child is subject to a statement under the Education Act 1996;
274 </td>
275 </tr>
276 <tr>
277 <td>
277 s.
277 </td>
278 <td>
278 Previous orders concerning the child:
278 </td>
279 </tr>
280 <tr>
281 <td>
281 </td>
282 <td>
282 <ol>
283 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
283 The name of the court;
283 </li>
284 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
284 The order made; and
284 </li>
285 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
285 The date of the order.
285 </li>
286 </ol>
286 </td>
287 </tr>
288 <tr>
289 <td>
289 t.
289 </td>
290 <td>
290 Inheritance rights and any claim to damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 the
child stands to retain or lose if adopted;
290 </td>
291 </tr>
292 <tr>
293 <td>
293 u.
293 </td>
294 <td>
294 Any other relevant information which might assist the court.
294 </td>
295 </tr>
296 </tbody>
297 </table>
298 <p class="bold">
298 ii. Information about each Parent of the Child
298 </p>
299 <table title="table containing information about each parent of the child">
300 <tbody>
301 <tr>
302 <td>
302 a.
302 </td>
303 <td>
303 Name, date and place of birth and address (date on which last address was confirmed
current) including local authority area;
303 </td>
304 </tr>
305 <tr>
306 <td>
306 b.
306 </td>
307 <td>
307 Photograph, if available, and physical description;
307 </td>
308 </tr>
309 <tr>
310 <td>
310 c.
310 </td>
311 <td>
311 Nationality;
311 </td>
312 </tr>
313 <tr>
314 <td>
314 d.
314 </td>
315 <td>
315 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
315 </td>
316 </tr>
317 <tr>
318 <td>
318 e.
318 </td>
319 <td>
319 Whether the mother and father were married to each other at the time of the child's
birth or have subsequently married;
319 </td>
320 </tr>
321 <tr>
322 <td>
322 f.
322 </td>
323 <td>
323 Where the parent has been previously married or entered into a civil partnership,
dates of those marriages or civil partnerships;
323 </td>
324 </tr>
325 <tr>
326 <td>
326 g.
326 </td>
327 <td>
327 Where the mother and father are not married, whether the father has parental
responsibility and, if so, how it was acquired;
327 </td>
328 </tr>
329 <tr>
330 <td>
330 h.
330 </td>
331 <td>
331 If the identity or whereabouts of the father are not known, the information about him
that has been ascertained and from whom, and the steps that have been taken to
establish paternity;
331 </td>
332 </tr>
333 <tr>
334 <td>
334 i.
334 </td>
335 <td>
335 Past and present relationship with the other parent;
335 </td>
336 </tr>
337 <tr>
338 <td>
338 j.
338 </td>
339 <td>
339 <ol>
340 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
340 Other information about the parent, where available:
340 </li>
341 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
341 Health, including any known learning difficulties or known general medical or
mental health factors which are likely to have, or may have, genetic implications;
341 </li>
342 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
342 Religious persuasion;
342 </li>
343 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
343 Educational history;
343 </li>
344 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
344 Employment history; and
344 </li>
345 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
345 Personality and interests.
345 </li>
346 </ol>
346 </td>
347 </tr>
348 <tr>
349 <td>
349 k.
349 </td>
350 <td>
350 Any other relevant information which might assist the court.
350 </td>
351 </tr>
352 </tbody>
353 </table>
354 <h4>
354 Part 2: Relationships, Contact Arrangements and Views
354 </h4>
355 <p class="bold">
355 The Child
355 </p>
356 <ol>
357 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
357 If the child is in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, or has been,
details (including dates) of any placements with foster parents, or other arrangements in
respect of the care of the child, including particulars of the persons with whom the child
has had his home and observations on the care provided;
357 </li>
358 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
358 The child's wishes and feelings (if appropriate, having regard to the child's age and
understanding) about adoption, the application and its consequences, including any wishes
in respect of religious and cultural upbringing;
358 </li>
359 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
359 The child's wishes and feelings in relation to contact (if appropriate, having regard to
the child's age and understanding);
359 </li>
360 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
360 The child's wishes and feelings recorded in any other proceedings;
360 </li>
361 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
361 Date when the child's views were last ascertained.
361 </li>
362 </ol>
363 <p class="bold">
363 The Child's Parents (or Guardian) and Relatives
363 </p>
364 <table title="table containing the child's parents (or guardian) and relatives">
365 <tbody>
366 <tr>
367 <td>
367 a.
367 </td>
368 <td>
368 The parents' wishes and feelings before the placement, about the placement and about
adoption, the application and its consequences, including any wishes in respect of the
child's religious and cultural upbringing;
368 </td>
369 </tr>
370 <tr>
371 <td>
371 b.
371 </td>
372 <td>
372 Each parent's (or guardian's) wishes and feelings in relation to contact;
372 </td>
373 </tr>
374 <tr>
375 <td>
375 c.
375 </td>
376 <td>
376 Date/s when the views of each parent or guardian were last ascertained;
376 </td>
377 </tr>
378 <tr>
379 <td>
379 d.
379 </td>
380 <td>
380 <p>
380 Arrangements concerning any siblings, including half-siblings and step-siblings, and
whether any are the subject of a parallel application or have been the subject of
any orders. If so, for each case give:
380 </p>
381 <ol>
382 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
382 The name of the court;
382 </li>
383 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
383 The order made, or (if proceedings are pending) the order applied for; and
383 </li>
384 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
384 The date of order, or date of next hearing if proceedings are pending.
384 </li>
385 </ol>
385 </td>
386 </tr>
387 <tr>
388 <td>
388 e.
388 </td>
389 <td>
389 Extent of contact with the child's mother and father and, in each case, the nature of
the relationship enjoyed.
389 </td>
390 </tr>
391 <tr>
392 <td>
392 f.
392 </td>
393 <td>
393 <p>
393 The relationship which the child has with relatives, and with any other person
considered relevant, including:
393 </p>
394 <ol>
395 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
395 The likelihood of any such relationship continuing and the value to the child of
its doing so; and
395 </li>
396 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
396 The ability and willingness of any of the child's relatives, or of any such
person, to provide the child with a secure environment in which the child can
develop, and otherwise to meet the child's needs.
396 </li>
397 </ol>
397 </td>
398 </tr>
399 <tr>
400 <td>
400 g.
400 </td>
401 <td>
401 The wishes and feelings of any of the child's relatives, or of any such person,
regarding the child;
401 </td>
402 </tr>
403 <tr>
404 <td>
404 h.
404 </td>
405 <td>
405 Whether the parents (or members of the child's family) have met or are likely to meet
the prospective adopter and, if they have met, the effect on all involved of such
meeting;
405 </td>
406 </tr>
407 <tr>
408 <td>
408 i.
408 </td>
409 <td>
409 Dates when the views of members of the child's wider family and any other relevant
person were last ascertained.
409 </td>
410 </tr>
411 </tbody>
412 </table>
413 <h4>
413 Part 3: A summary of the actions of the adoption agency
413 </h4>
414 <ol>
415 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
415 Brief account of the agency's actions in the case, with particulars and dates of all
written information and notices given to the child and his parents and any person with
parental responsibility;
415 </li>
416 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
416 If consent has been given for the child to be placed for adoption, and also consent for
the child to be adopted, the names of those who gave consent and the date such consents
were given. If such consents were subsequently withdrawn, the dates of these withdrawals;
416 </li>
417 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
417 If any statement has been made under section 20(4)(a) of the Adoption and Children Act
2002 (the "2002 Act") that a parent or guardian does not wish to be informed of
any application for an adoption order, the names of those who have made such statements
and the dates the statements were made. If such statements were subsequently withdrawn,
the dates of these withdrawals;
417 </li>
418 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
418 Whether an order has been made under section 21 of the 2002 Act, section 18 of the
Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 or Article 17(1) or 18(1) of the Northern Ireland Order 1987;
418 </li>
419 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
419 Details of the support and advice given to the parents and any services offered or taken
up;
419 </li>
420 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
420 If the father does not have parental responsibility, details of the steps taken to inform
him of the application for an adoption order;
420 </li>
421 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
421 Brief details and dates of assessments of the child's needs, including expert opinions;
421 </li>
422 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
422 Reasons for considering that adoption would be in the child's best interests (with date of
relevant decision and reasons for any delay in implementing the decision).
422 </li>
423 </ol>
424 <h3>
424 <a id="section_1c">
424 </a>
424 Section C: The Prospective Adopter of the Child
424 </h3>
425 <h4>
425 Part 1: Information about the Prospective Adopter, including suitability to adopt
425 </h4>
426 <table title="table containing information about the prospective adopter including suitability
to adopt">
427 <tbody>
428 <tr>
429 <td>
429 a.
429 </td>
430 <td>
430 Name, date and place of birth and address (date on which last address was confirmed
current) including local authority area;
430 </td>
431 </tr>
432 <tr>
433 <td>
433 b.
433 </td>
434 <td>
434 Photograph and physical description;
434 </td>
435 </tr>
436 <tr>
437 <td>
437 c.
437 </td>
438 <td>
438 Whether the prospective adopter is domiciled or habitually resident in a part of the
British Islands and, if habitually resident, for how long they have been habitually
resident;
438 </td>
439 </tr>
440 <tr>
441 <td>
441 d.
441 </td>
442 <td>
442 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
442 </td>
443 </tr>
444 <tr>
445 <td>
445 e.
445 </td>
446 <td>
446 Marital status or civil partnership status, date and place of most recent marriage (if
any) or civil partnership (if any);
446 </td>
447 </tr>
448 <tr>
449 <td>
449 f.
449 </td>
450 <td>
450 Details of any previous marriage, civil partnership, or relationship where the
prospective adopter lived with another person as a partner in an enduring family
relationship;
450 </td>
451 </tr>
452 <tr>
453 <td>
453 g.
453 </td>
454 <td>
454 Relationship (if any) to the child;
454 </td>
455 </tr>
456 <tr>
457 <td>
457 h.
457 </td>
458 <td>
458 Where adopters wish to adopt as a couple, the status of the relationship and an
assessment of the stability and permanence of their relationship;
458 </td>
459 </tr>
460 <tr>
461 <td>
461 i.
461 </td>
462 <td>
462 If a married person or a civil partner is applying alone, the reasons for this;
462 </td>
463 </tr>
464 <tr>
465 <td>
465 j.
465 </td>
466 <td>
466 Description of how the prospective adopter relates to adults and children;
466 </td>
467 </tr>
468 <tr>
469 <td>
469 k.
469 </td>
470 <td>
470 Previous experience of caring for children (including as a step-parent, foster parent,
child-minder or prospective adopter) and assessment of ability in this respect,
together where appropriate with assessment of ability in bringing up the prospective
adopter's own children;
470 </td>
471 </tr>
472 <tr>
473 <td>
473 l.
473 </td>
474 <td>
474 A summary, written by the agency's medical adviser, of the prospective adopter's
health history, current state of health and any need for health care which is
anticipated, and date of most recent medical examination;
474 </td>
475 </tr>
476 <tr>
477 <td>
477 m.
477 </td>
478 <td>
478 Assessment of ability and suitability to bring up the child throughout his childhood;
478 </td>
479 </tr>
480 <tr>
481 <td>
481 n.
481 </td>
482 <td>
482 Details of income and comments on the living standards of the household with
particulars of the home and living conditions (and particulars of any home where the
prospective adopter proposes to live with the child, if different);
482 </td>
483 </tr>
484 <tr>
485 <td>
485 o.
485 </td>
486 <td>
486 Details of other members of the household, including any children of the prospective
adopter even if not resident in the household;
486 </td>
487 </tr>
488 <tr>
489 <td>
489 p.
489 </td>
490 <td>
490 Details of the parents and any siblings of the prospective adopter, with their ages or
ages at death;
490 </td>
491 </tr>
492 <tr>
493 <td>
493 q.
493 </td>
494 <td>
494 <p>
494 Other information about the prospective adopter:
494 </p>
495 <ol>
496 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
496 Religious persuasion;
496 </li>
497 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
497 Educational history;
497 </li>
498 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
498 Employment history; and
498 </li>
499 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
499 Personality and interests.
499 </li>
500 </ol>
500 </td>
501 </tr>
502 <tr>
503 <td>
503 r.
503 </td>
504 <td>
504 Confirmation that the applicants have not been convicted of, or cautioned for, a
specified offence within the meaning of regulation 23(3) of the Adoption Agencies
Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/389);
504 </td>
505 </tr>
506 <tr>
507 <td>
507 s.
507 </td>
508 <td>
508 Confirmation that the prospective adopter is still approved;
508 </td>
509 </tr>
510 <tr>
511 <td>
511 t.
511 </td>
512 <td>
512 Confirmation that any referees have been interviewed, with a report of their views and
opinion of the weight to be placed therein and whether they are still valid;
512 </td>
513 </tr>
514 <tr>
515 <td>
515 u.
515 </td>
516 <td>
516 Details of any previous family court proceedings in which the prospective adopter has
been involved (which have not been referred to elsewhere in this report.)
516 </td>
517 </tr>
518 </tbody>
519 </table>
520 <h4>
520 Part 2: Wishes, Views and Contact Arrangements
520 </h4>
521 <p class="bold">
521 Prospective Adopter
521 </p>
522 <ol>
523 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
523 Whether the prospective adopter is willing to follow any wishes of the child or his
parents or guardian in respect of the child's religious and cultural upbringing;
523 </li>
524 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
524 The views of other members of the prospective adopter's household and wider family in
relation to the proposed adoption;
524 </li>
525 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
525 Reasons for the prospective adopter wishing to adopt the child and extent of understanding
of the nature and effect of adoption. Whether the prospective adopter has discussed
adoption with the child;
525 </li>
526 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
526 Any hope and expectations the prospective adopter has for the child's future;
526 </li>
527 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
527 The prospective adopter's wishes and feelings in relation to contact.
527 </li>
528 </ol>
529 <h4>
529 Part 3: Actions of the adoption agency
529 </h4>
530 <ol>
531 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
531 Brief account of the Agency's actions in the case, with particulars and dates of all
written information and notices given to the prospective adopter;
531 </li>
532 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
532 The Agency's proposals for contact, including options for facilitating or achieving any
indirect contact or direct contact;
532 </li>
533 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
533 The Agency's opinion on the likely effect on the prospective adopter and on the security
of the placement of any proposed contact;
533 </li>
534 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
534 Where the prospective adopter has been approved by an agency as suitable to be an adoptive
parent, the agency's reasons for considering that the prospective adopter is suitable to
be an adoptive parent for this child (with dates of relevant decisions).
534 </li>
535 </ol>
536 <h3>
536 <a id="section_1d">
536 </a>
536 Section D: The Placement
536 </h3>
537 <ol>
538 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
538 Where the child was placed for adoption by an adoption agency (section 18 of the 2002
Act), the date and circumstances of the child's placement with prospective adopter;
538 </li>
539 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
539 Where the child is living with persons who have applied for the adoption order to be made
(section 44 of the 2002 Act), the date when notice of intention to adopt was given;
539 </li>
540 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
540 Where the placement is being provided with adoption support, this should be summarised and
should include the plan and timescales for continuing the support beyond the making of the
adoption order;
540 </li>
541 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
541 Where the placement is not being provided with adoption support, the reasons why;
541 </li>
542 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
542 A summary of the information obtained from the Agency's visits and reviews of the
placement, including whether the child has been seen separately to the prospective adopter
and whether there has been sufficient opportunity to see the family group and the
child's interaction in the home environment;
542 </li>
543 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
543 An assessment of the child's integration within the family of the prospective adopter and
the likelihood of the child's full integration into the family and community;
543 </li>
544 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
544 Any other relevant information that might assist the court.
544 </li>
545 </ol>
546 <h3>
546 <a id="section_1e">
546 </a>
546 Section E: Recommendations
546 </h3>
547 <ol>
548 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
548 The relative merits of adoption and other orders with an assessment of whether the
child's long term interests would be best met by an adoption order or by other orders
(such as child arrangements orders and special guardianship orders);
548 </li>
549 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
549 Recommendations as to whether or not the order sought should be made (and, if not,
alternative proposals);
549 </li>
550 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
550 Recommendations as to whether there should be future contact arrangements (or not).
550 </li>
551 </ol>
552 </div>
553 <div class="section1">
553 </div>
559 <div class="section">
559 <h2 id="place_order">
559 2. Placement Order Applications
559 </h2>
560 <table class="table" title="table containing placement order applications contents list">
561 <tbody>
562 <tr>
563 <td style="width:16%">
563 Section A:
563 </td>
564 <td style="width:84%">
564 <a href="#section_2a" title="The Report and Matters for the Proceedings - Section
2">
564 The Report and Matters for the Proceedings
564 </a>
564 </td>
565 </tr>
566 <tr>
567 <td>
567 Section B:
567 </td>
568 <td>
568 <a href="#section_2b" title="The Child and the Birth Family - Section 2">
568 The Child and the Birth Family
568 </a>
568 </td>
569 </tr>
570 <tr>
571 <td>
571 Section C:
571 </td>
572 <td>
572 <a href="#section_2c">
572 Recommendations
572 </a>
572 </td>
573 </tr>
574 </tbody>
575 </table>
576 <h3>
576 <br />
577 <a id="section_2a">
577 </a>
577 Section A: The Report and Matters for the Proceedings
577 </h3>
578 <h4>
578 Part 1: The Report
578 </h4>
579 <p>
579 For each of the principal author/s of the report:
579 </p>
580 <ol>
581 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
581 Name;
581 </li>
582 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
582 Role in relation to this case;
582 </li>
583 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
583 Section completed in this report;
583 </li>
584 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
584 Qualifications and experience;
584 </li>
585 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
585 Name and address of the adoption agency; and
585 </li>
586 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
586 Adoption agency case reference number.
586 </li>
587 </ol>
588 <h3>
588 Part 2: Matters for the Proceedings
588 </h3>
589 <ol>
590 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
590 Whether the adoption agency considers that any other person should be made a respondent or
a party to the proceedings;
590 </li>
591 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
591 Whether any of the respondents is under the age of 18;
591 </li>
592 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
592 Whether a respondent is a person who, by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of
the Mental Health Act 1983, is incapable of managing and administering their property and
affairs. If so, medical evidence should be provided with particular regard to the effect
on that person's ability to make decisions in the proceedings.
592 </li>
593 </ol>
594 <h3>
594 <a id="section_2b">
594 </a>
594 Section B: The Child and the Birth Family
594 </h3>
595 <h4>
595 Part 1
595 </h4>
596 <p class="bold">
596 i. Information about the Child
596 </p>
597 <table title="B information about the child">
598 <tbody>
599 <tr>
600 <td>
600 a.
600 </td>
601 <td>
601 Name, sex, date and place of birth and address including local authority area;
601 </td>
602 </tr>
603 <tr>
604 <td>
604 b.
604 </td>
605 <td>
605 Photograph and physical description;
605 </td>
606 </tr>
607 <tr>
608 <td>
608 c.
608 </td>
609 <td>
609 Nationality;
609 </td>
610 </tr>
611 <tr>
612 <td>
612 d.
612 </td>
613 <td>
613 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
613 </td>
614 </tr>
615 <tr>
616 <td>
616 e.
616 </td>
617 <td>
617 Religious persuasion (including details of baptism, confirmation or equivalent
ceremonies);
617 </td>
618 </tr>
619 <tr>
620 <td>
620 f.
620 </td>
621 <td>
621 Details of any siblings, half-siblings and step-siblings, including dates of birth;
621 </td>
622 </tr>
623 <tr>
624 <td>
624 g.
624 </td>
625 <td>
625 Whether the child is a Child in Care;
625 </td>
626 </tr>
627 <tr>
628 <td>
628 h.
628 </td>
629 <td>
629 Personality and social development, including emotional and behavioural development
and any related needs;
629 </td>
630 </tr>
631 <tr>
632 <td>
632 i.
632 </td>
633 <td>
633 Details of interests, likes and dislikes;
633 </td>
634 </tr>
635 <tr>
636 <td>
636 j.
636 </td>
637 <td>
637 A summary, written by the agency's medical adviser, of the child's health history, his
current state of health and any need for health care which is anticipated, and date of
the most recent medical examination;
637 </td>
638 </tr>
639 <tr>
640 <td>
640 k.
640 </td>
641 <td>
641 Any known learning difficulties or known general medical or mental health factors
which are likely to have, or may have, genetic implications;
641 </td>
642 </tr>
643 <tr>
644 <td>
644 l.
644 </td>
645 <td>
645 Names, addresses and types of nurseries or schools attended, with dates;
645 </td>
646 </tr>
647 <tr>
648 <td>
648 m.
648 </td>
649 <td>
649 Educational attainments;
649 </td>
650 </tr>
651 <tr>
652 <td>
652 n.
652 </td>
653 <td>
653 Any special needs in relation to the child (whether physical, learning, behavioural or
any other) and his emotional and behavioural development;
653 </td>
654 </tr>
655 <tr>
656 <td>
656 o.
656 </td>
657 <td>
657 Whether the child is subject to a statement under the Education Act 1996;
657 </td>
658 </tr>
659 <tr>
660 <td>
660 p.
660 </td>
661 <td>
661 Previous orders concerning the child:
662 <ol>
663 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
663 The name of the court;
663 </li>
664 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
664 The order made; and
664 </li>
665 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
665 The date of the order.
665 </li>
666 </ol>
666 </td>
667 </tr>
668 <tr>
669 <td>
669 q.
669 </td>
670 <td>
670 Inheritance rights and any claim to damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 the
child stands to retain or lose if adopted;
670 </td>
671 </tr>
672 <tr>
673 <td>
673 r.
673 </td>
674 <td>
674 Any other relevant information which might assist the court;
674 </td>
675 </tr>
676 </tbody>
677 </table>
678 <p class="bold">
678 ii. Information about each Parent of the Child
678 </p>
679 <table title="table containing ainformation about each parent of the child">
680 <tbody>
681 <tr>
682 <td>
682 a.
682 </td>
683 <td>
683 Name, date and place of birth and address (date on which last address was confirmed
current) including local authority area;
683 </td>
684 </tr>
685 <tr>
686 <td>
686 b.
686 </td>
687 <td>
687 Photograph, if available, and physical description;
687 </td>
688 </tr>
689 <tr>
690 <td>
690 c.
690 </td>
691 <td>
691 Nationality;
691 </td>
692 </tr>
693 <tr>
694 <td>
694 d.
694 </td>
695 <td>
695 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background.
695 </td>
696 </tr>
697 <tr>
698 <td>
698 e.
698 </td>
699 <td>
699 Whether the mother and father were married to each other at the time of the child's
birth, or have subsequently married;
699 </td>
700 </tr>
701 <tr>
702 <td>
702 f.
702 </td>
703 <td>
703 Where the parent has been previously married or entered into a civil partnership,
dates of those marriages or civil partnerships;
703 </td>
704 </tr>
705 <tr>
706 <td>
706 g.
706 </td>
707 <td>
707 Where the mother and father are not married, whether the father has parental
responsibility and, if so, how it was acquired;
707 </td>
708 </tr>
709 <tr>
710 <td>
710 h.
710 </td>
711 <td>
711 If the identity or whereabouts of the father are not known, the information about him
that has been ascertained and from whom, and the steps that have been taken to
establish paternity;
711 </td>
712 </tr>
713 <tr>
714 <td>
714 i.
714 </td>
715 <td>
715 Past and present relationship with the other parent;
715 </td>
716 </tr>
717 <tr>
718 <td>
718 j.
718 </td>
719 <td>
719 <p>
719 Other information about the parent, where available:
719 </p>
720 <ol>
721 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
721 Health, including any known learning difficulties or known general medical or
mental health factors which are likely to have, or may have, genetic implications;
721 </li>
722 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
722 Religious persuasion;
722 </li>
723 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
723 Educational history;
723 </li>
724 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
724 Employment history; and
724 </li>
725 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
725 Personality and interests.
725 </li>
726 </ol>
726 </td>
727 </tr>
728 <tr>
729 <td>
729 k.
729 </td>
730 <td>
730 Any other relevant information which might assist the court.
730 </td>
731 </tr>
732 </tbody>
733 </table>
734 <h3>
734 Part 2: Relationships, contact arrangements and views
734 </h3>
735 <p class="bold">
735 The Child
735 </p>
736 <ol>
737 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
737 If the child is in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, or has been,
details (including dates) of any placements with foster parents, or other arrangements in
respect of the care of the child, including particulars of the persons with whom the child
has had his home and observations on the care provided;
737 </li>
738 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
738 The child's wishes and feelings (if appropriate, having regard to the child's age and
understanding) about the application, its consequences, and adoption, including any wishes
in respect of religious and cultural upbringing;
738 </li>
739 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
739 The child's wishes and feelings in relation to contact (if appropriate, having regard to
the child's age and understanding);
739 </li>
740 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
740 The child's wishes and feelings recorded in any other proceedings;
740 </li>
741 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
741 Date when the child's views were last ascertained.
741 </li>
742 </ol>
743 <p class="bold">
743 The Child's Parents (or guardian) and relatives
743 </p>
744 <table title="the child's parents and relatives">
745 <tbody>
746 <tr>
747 <td>
747 a.
747 </td>
748 <td>
748 The parents' wishes and feelings about the application, its consequences, and
adoption, including any wishes in respect of the child's religious and cultural
upbringing;
748 </td>
749 </tr>
750 <tr>
751 <td>
751 b.
751 </td>
752 <td>
752 Each parent's (or guardian's) wishes and feelings in relation to contact;
752 </td>
753 </tr>
754 <tr>
755 <td>
755 c.
755 </td>
756 <td>
756 Date/s when the views of each parent or guardian were last ascertained;
756 </td>
757 </tr>
758 <tr>
759 <td>
759 d.
759 </td>
760 <td>
760 <p>
760 Arrangements concerning any siblings, including half-siblings and step-siblings, and
whether any are the subject of a parallel application or have been the subject of
any orders. If so, for each case give:
760 </p>
761 <ol>
762 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
762 The name of the court;
762 </li>
763 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
763 The order made, or (if proceedings are pending) the order applied for; and
763 </li>
764 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
764 The date of order, or date of next hearing if proceedings are pending.
764 </li>
765 </ol>
765 </td>
766 </tr>
767 <tr>
768 <td>
768 e.
768 </td>
769 <td>
769 Extent of contact with the child's mother and father and in each case the nature of
the relationship enjoyed;
769 </td>
770 </tr>
771 <tr>
772 <td>
772 f.
772 </td>
773 <td>
773 The relationship which the child has with relatives, and with any other person
considered relevant, including:
774 <ol>
775 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
775 The likelihood of any such relationship continuing and the value to the child of
its doing so; and
775 </li>
776 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
776 The ability and willingness of any of the child's relatives, or of any such
person, to provide the child with a secure environment in which the child can
develop, and otherwise to meet the child's needs.
776 </li>
777 </ol>
777 </td>
778 </tr>
779 <tr>
780 <td>
780 g.
780 </td>
781 <td>
781 The wishes and feelings of any of the child's relatives, or of any such person,
regarding the child;
781 </td>
782 </tr>
783 <tr>
784 <td>
784 h.
784 </td>
785 <td>
785 Dates when the views of members of the child's wider family and any other relevant
person were last ascertained.
785 </td>
786 </tr>
787 </tbody>
788 </table>
789 <h4>
789 Part 3: Summary of the actions of the adoption agency
789 </h4>
790 <ol>
791 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
791 Brief account of the Agency's actions in the case, with particulars and dates of all
written information and notices given to the child and his parents and any person with
parental responsibility;
791 </li>
792 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
792 If consent has been given for the child to be placed for adoption, and also consent for
the child to be adopted, the names of those who gave consent and the date such consents
were given. If such consents were subsequently withdrawn, the dates of these withdrawals;
792 </li>
793 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
793 If any statement has been made under section 20(4)(a) of the 2002 Act that a parent or
guardian does not wish to be informed of any application for an adoption order, the names
of those who have made such statements and the dates the statements were made. If such
statements were subsequently withdrawn, the dates of these withdrawals;
793 </li>
794 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
794 Details of the support and advice given to the parents and any services offered or taken
up;
794 </li>
795 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
795 If the father does not have parental responsibility, details of the steps taken to inform
him of the application for a placement order;
795 </li>
796 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
796 Brief details and dates of assessments of the child's needs, including expert opinions;
796 </li>
797 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
797 Reasons for considering that adoption would be in the child's best interests (with date of
relevant decision and reasons for any delay in implementing the decision).
797 </li>
798 </ol>
799 <h3>
799 <a id="section_2c">
799 </a>
799 Section C: Recommendations
799 </h3>
800 <ol>
801 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
801 The relative merits of a placement order and other orders (such as a Child Arrangements
Order or special guardianship order) with an assessment of why the child's long term
interests are likely to be best met by a placement order rather than by any other order;
801 </li>
802 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
802 Recommendations as to whether there should be future contact arrangements (or not),
including whether a contact order under section 26 of the 2002 Act should be made.
802 </li>
803 </ol>
804 </div>
805 <div class="section1">
805 </div>
811 <div class="section">
811 <h2 id="special_guard">
811 3. Special Guardianship - Matters to be Dealt with in Report for the Court
811 </h2>
812 <p>
812 <span class="bold">
812 Note
812 </span>
812 : see also Guidance regarding the process of assessment in '
812 <a
href="https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/family-justice-council-interim-guidance-on-spec
ial-guardianship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
812 Timetabling and Timescales for Full Family and Friends Assessment
812 </a>
812 ' (Family Justice Council Interim Guidance on Special Guardianship, May 2019).
812 </p>
813 <h3>
813 1. In respect of the child:
813 </h3>
814 <table class="table" title="table in respect of the child">
815 <caption class="hide">
815 Caption: respect of the child
815 </caption>
816 <tr class="hide">
817 <th scope="col">
817
817 </th>
818 <th scope="col">
818
818 </th>
819 </tr>
821 <tr>
822 <td>
822 a.
822 </td>
823 <td colspan="2">
823 Name, sex, date and place of birth and address including local authority area;
823 </td>
824 </tr>
825 <tr>
826 <td>
826 b.
826 </td>
827 <td colspan="2">
827 A photograph and physical description;
827 </td>
828 </tr>
829 <tr>
830 <td>
830 c.
830 </td>
831 <td colspan="2">
831 Nationality (and immigration status where appropriate);
831 </td>
832 </tr>
833 <tr>
834 <td>
834 d.
834 </td>
835 <td colspan="2">
835 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
835 </td>
836 </tr>
837 <tr>
838 <td>
838 e.
838 </td>
839 <td colspan="2">
839 Religious persuasion (including details of baptism, confirmation or equivalent
ceremonies);
839 </td>
840 </tr>
841 <tr>
842 <td>
842 f.
842 </td>
843 <td colspan="2">
843 Details of any siblings including their dates of birth;
843 </td>
844 </tr>
845 <tr>
846 <td>
846 g.
846 </td>
847 <td colspan="2">
847 The extent of the child's contact with his relatives and any other person the local
authority consider relevant;
847 </td>
848 </tr>
849 <tr>
850 <td>
850
850 </td>
851 <td style="width:3%">
851 ga.
851 </td>
852 <td>
852 Any harm the child has suffered;
852 </td>
853 </tr>
854 <tr>
855 <td>
855
855 </td>
856 <td>
856 gb.
856 </td>
857 <td>
857 Any risk of future harm to the child posed by the child's parents, relatives or any
other person the local authority consider relevant.
857 </td>
858 </tr>
859 <tr>
860 <td>
860 h.
860 </td>
861 <td colspan="2">
861 Whether the child is or has been a Child in Care or is or has been provided with
accommodation by a voluntary organisation and details (including dates) of placements by
the authority or organisation;
861 </td>
862 </tr>
863 <tr>
864 <td>
864 i.
864 </td>
865 <td colspan="2">
865 Whether the prospective Special Guardian is a local authority foster parent of the
child;
865 </td>
866 </tr>
867 <tr>
868 <td>
868 j.
868 </td>
869 <td colspan="2">
869 A description of the child's personality, his social development and his emotional and
behavioural development and any related current or likely future needs;
869 </td>
870 </tr>
871 <tr>
872 <td>
872 k.
872 </td>
873 <td colspan="2">
873 Details of the child's interests, likes and dislikes;
873 </td>
874 </tr>
875 <tr>
876 <td>
876 l.
876 </td>
877 <td colspan="2">
877 A health history and a description of the state of the child's health which shall
include any treatment the child is receiving;
877 </td>
878 </tr>
879 <tr>
880 <td>
880 m.
880 </td>
881 <td colspan="2">
881 Names, addresses and types of nurseries or schools attended with dates;
881 </td>
882 </tr>
883 <tr>
884 <td>
884 n.
884 </td>
885 <td colspan="2">
885 The child's educational attainments;
885 </td>
886 </tr>
887 <tr>
888 <td>
888 o.
888 </td>
889 <td colspan="2">
889 Whether the child is subject to a statement of special educational needs; and
889 </td>
890 </tr>
891 <tr>
892 <td>
892 p.
892 </td>
893 <td colspan="2">
893 <p>
893 Details of any order made by a court with respect to the child under the Act
including:
893 </p>
894 <ol>
895 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
895 The name of the court;
895 </li>
896 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
896 The order made; and
896 </li>
897 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
897 The date on which the order was made.
897 </li>
898 </ol>
898 </td>
899 </tr>
901 </table>
902 <h3>
902 2. In respect of the child's family:
902 </h3>
903 <table title="in respect of the child's family">
904 <tbody>
905 <tr>
906 <td>
906 a.
906 </td>
907 <td>
907 Name, date and place of birth and address (and the date on which their last address
was confirmed) including local authority area of each parent of the child and his
siblings under the age of 18;
907 </td>
908 </tr>
909 <tr>
910 <td>
910 b.
910 </td>
911 <td>
911 A photograph, if available, and physical description of each parent;
911 </td>
912 </tr>
913 <tr>
914 <td>
914 c.
914 </td>
915 <td>
915 Nationality (and immigration status where appropriate) of each parent;
915 </td>
916 </tr>
917 <tr>
918 <td>
918 d.
918 </td>
919 <td>
919 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background of each parent;
919 </td>
920 </tr>
921 <tr>
922 <td>
922 e.
922 </td>
923 <td>
923 Whether the child's parents were married to each other at the time of the child's
birth or have subsequently married and whether they are divorced or separated;
923 </td>
924 </tr>
925 <tr>
926 <td>
926 f.
926 </td>
927 <td>
927 Where the child's parents have been previously married or formed a civil partnership,
the date of the marriage or civil partnership;
927 </td>
928 </tr>
929 <tr>
930 <td>
930 g.
930 </td>
931 <td>
931 Where the child's parents are not married, whether the father has Parental
Responsibility and, if so, how it was acquired;
931 </td>
932 </tr>
933 <tr>
934 <td>
934 h.
934 </td>
935 <td>
935 If the identity or whereabouts of the father are not known, the information about him
that has been ascertained and from whom, and the steps that have been taken to
establish paternity;
935 </td>
936 </tr>
937 <tr>
938 <td>
938 i.
938 </td>
939 <td>
939 The past and present relationship of the child's parents;
939 </td>
940 </tr>
941 <tr>
942 <td>
942 j.
942 </td>
943 <td>
943 <p>
943 Where available, the following information in respect of each parent -
943 </p>
944 <ol>
945 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
945 Health history, including details of any serious physical or mental illness, any
hereditary disease or disorder or disability;
945 </li>
946 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
946 Religious persuasion;
946 </li>
947 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
947 Educational history;
947 </li>
948 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
948 Employment history;
948 </li>
949 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
949 Personality and interests;
949 </li>
950 </ol>
950 </td>
951 </tr>
952 <tr>
953 <td>
953 k.
953 </td>
954 <td>
954 In respect of the child's siblings under the age of 18-(i) The person with whom the
sibling is living;(ii) Whether the sibling is looked after by a local authority or
provided with accommodation by a voluntary organisation; and(iii) Details of any court
order made with respect to the sibling under the Act, including the name of the court,
the order made and the date on which the order was made.
954 </td>
955 </tr>
956 </tbody>
957 </table>
958 <h3>
958 3. In respect of the wishes and feelings of the child and others:
958 </h3>
959 <table title="in respect of the wishes and feelings of the child and others">
960 <tbody>
961 <tr>
962 <td>
962 a.
962 </td>
963 <td>
963 <p>
963 An assessment of the child's wishes and feelings (considered in light of his age and
understanding) regarding-
963 </p>
964 <ol>
965 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
965 Special Guardianship;
965 </li>
966 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
966 His religious and cultural upbringing; and
966 </li>
967 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
967 Contact with his relatives and any other person the local authority consider
relevant, and the date on which the child's wishes and feelings were last
ascertained.
967 </li>
968 </ol>
968 </td>
969 </tr>
970 <tr>
971 <td>
971 b.
971 </td>
972 <td>
972 <p>
972 The wishes and feelings of each parent regarding-
972 </p>
973 <ol>
974 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
974 Special Guardianship;
974 </li>
975 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
975 The child's religious and cultural upbringing; and
975 </li>
976 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
976 contact with the child, and the date on which the wishes and feelings of each
parent were last ascertained; and
976 </li>
977 </ol>
977 </td>
978 </tr>
979 <tr>
980 <td>
980 c.
980 </td>
981 <td>
981 The wishes and feelings of any of the child's relatives, or any other person the local
authority consider relevant regarding the child and the dates on which those wishes
and feelings were last ascertained.
981 </td>
982 </tr>
983 </tbody>
984 </table>
985 <h3>
985 4. In respect of the prospective Special Guardian or, where two or more persons are jointly
prospective Special Guardians, each of them:
985 </h3>
986 <table title="the prospective special guardian">
987 <tbody>
988 <tr>
989 <td>
989 a.
989 </td>
990 <td>
990 Name, date and place of birth and address including local authority area;
990 </td>
991 </tr>
992 <tr>
993 <td>
993 b.
993 </td>
994 <td>
994 A photograph and physical description;
994 </td>
995 </tr>
996 <tr>
997 <td>
997 c.
997 </td>
998 <td>
998 Nationality (and immigration status where appropriate);
998 </td>
999 </tr>
1000 <tr>
1001 <td>
1001 d.
1001 </td>
1002 <td>
1002 Racial origin and cultural and linguistic background;
1002 </td>
1003 </tr>
1004 <tr>
1005 <td>
1005 e.
1005 </td>
1006 <td>
1006 <p>
1006 If the prospective Special Guardian is:
1006 </p>
1007 <ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1008 <li>
1008 Married, the date and place of marriage;
1008 </li>
1009 <li>
1009 Has formed a civil partnership, the date and place of registration of the civil
partnership; or
1009 </li>
1010 <li>
1010 Has a partner, details of that relationship;
1010 </li>
1011 </ol>
1011 </td>
1012 </tr>
1013 <tr>
1014 <td>
1014 f.
1014 </td>
1015 <td>
1015 Details of any previous marriage, civil partnership, or relationship,
1015 </td>
1016 </tr>
1017 <tr>
1018 <td>
1018 g.
1018 </td>
1019 <td>
1019 Where the prospective Special Guardians wish to apply jointly, the nature of their
relationship and an assessment of the stability of that relationship;
1019 </td>
1020 </tr>
1021 <tr>
1022 <td>
1022 h.
1022 </td>
1023 <td>
1023 If the prospective Special Guardian is a member of a couple and is applying alone for
a Special Guardianship Order, the reasons for this;
1023 </td>
1024 </tr>
1025 <tr>
1026 <td>
1026 i.
1026 </td>
1027 <td>
1027 Whether the prospective Special Guardian is a relative of the child;
1027 </td>
1028 </tr>
1029 <tr>
1030 <td>
1030 j.
1030 </td>
1031 <td>
1031 As assessment of the prospective Special Guardian's current and past relationship with
the child;
1031 </td>
1032 </tr>
1033 <tr>
1034 <td>
1034 k.
1034 </td>
1035 <td>
1035 A health history of the prospective Special Guardian including details of any serious
physical or mental illness, any hereditary disease or disorder or disability;
1035 </td>
1036 </tr>
1037 <tr>
1038 <td>
1038 l.
1038 </td>
1039 <td>
1039 A description of how the prospective Special Guardian relates to adults and children;
1039 </td>
1040 </tr>
1041 <tr>
1042 <td>
1042 m.
1042 </td>
1043 <td>
1043 Previous experience of caring for children;
1043 </td>
1044 </tr>
1045 <tr>
1046 <td>
1046 n.
1046 </td>
1047 <td>
1047 <p>
1047 An assessment of the prospective Special Guardian's parenting capacity including:
1047 </p>
1048 <ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1049 <li>
1049 Their understanding of, and ability to meet the child's current and likely future
needs, particularly, any needs the child may have arising from harm that the child
has suffered;
1049 </li>
1050 <li>
1050 Their understanding of, and ability to protect the child from any current or
future risk of harm posed by the child's parents, relatives or any other person
the local authority consider relevant, particularly in relation to contact between
any such person and the child;
1050 </li>
1051 <li>
1051 Their ability and suitability to bring up the child until the child reaches the
age of eighteen.
1051 </li>
1052 </ol>
1052 </td>
1053 </tr>
1054 <tr>
1055 <td>
1055 o.
1055 </td>
1056 <td>
1056 Where there have been any past assessments as a prospective adopter, foster carer or
Special Guardian, relevant details as appropriate;
1056 </td>
1057 </tr>
1058 <tr>
1059 <td>
1059 p.
1059 </td>
1060 <td>
1060 Details of income and expenditure;
1060 </td>
1061 </tr>
1062 <tr>
1063 <td>
1063 q.
1063 </td>
1064 <td>
1064 Information about the prospective Special Guardian's home and the neighbourhood in
which he lives;
1064 </td>
1065 </tr>
1066 <tr>
1067 <td>
1067 r.
1067 </td>
1068 <td>
1068 Details of other members of the household and details of any children of the
prospective Special Guardian even if not resident in the household;
1068 </td>
1069 </tr>
1070 <tr>
1071 <td>
1071 s.
1071 </td>
1072 <td>
1072 Details of the parents and any siblings of the prospective Special Guardian, with
their ages or ages at death;
1072 </td>
1073 </tr>
1074 <tr>
1075 <td>
1075 t.
1075 </td>
1076 <td>
1076 The following information -
1077 <ol>
1078 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1078 Religious persuasion;
1078 </li>
1079 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1079 Educational history;
1079 </li>
1080 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1080 Employment history; and
1080 </li>
1081 <li style="list-style-type:lower-roman">
1081 Personality and interests;
1081 </li>
1082 </ol>
1082 </td>
1083 </tr>
1084 <tr>
1085 <td>
1085 u.
1085 </td>
1086 <td>
1086 Details of any previous family court proceedings in which the prospective special
guardian has been involved (which have not been referred to elsewhere in the report);
1086 </td>
1087 </tr>
1088 <tr>
1089 <td>
1089 v.
1089 </td>
1090 <td>
1090 A report of each of the interviews with the three persons nominated by the prospective
Special Guardian to provide personal references for him;
1090 </td>
1091 </tr>
1092 <tr>
1093 <td>
1093 w.
1093 </td>
1094 <td>
1094 Whether the prospective Special Guardian is willing to follow any wishes of the child
or his parents in respect of the child's religious and cultural upbringing;
1094 </td>
1095 </tr>
1096 <tr>
1097 <td>
1097 x.
1097 </td>
1098 <td>
1098 The views of other members of the prospective Special Guardian's household and wider
family in relation to the proposed Special Guardianship Order;
1098 </td>
1099 </tr>
1100 <tr>
1101 <td>
1101 y.
1101 </td>
1102 <td>
1102 An assessment of the child's current and future relationship with the family of the
prospective Special Guardian;
1102 </td>
1103 </tr>
1104 <tr>
1105 <td>
1105 z.
1105 </td>
1106 <td>
1106 Reasons for applying for a Special Guardianship Order and extent of understanding of
the nature and effect of Special Guardianship and whether the prospective Special
Guardian has discussed Special Guardianship with the child;
1106 </td>
1107 </tr>
1108 <tr>
1109 <td>
1109 aa.
1109 </td>
1110 <td>
1110 Any hopes and expectations the prospective Special Guardian has for the child's
future; and
1110 </td>
1111 </tr>
1112 <tr>
1113 <td>
1113 bb.
1113 </td>
1114 <td>
1114 The prospective Special Guardian's wishes and feelings in relation to contact between
the child and his relatives or any other person the local authority considers
relevant.
1114 </td>
1115 </tr>
1116 </tbody>
1117 </table>
1118 <h3>
1118 5. In respect of the local authority completing the report:
1118 </h3>
1119 <ol>
1120 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1120 Name and address;
1120 </li>
1121 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1121 Details of any past involvement of the local authority with the prospective special
guardian, including any past preparation for that person to be a local authority foster
carer or adoptive parent or Special Guardian;
1121 </li>
1122 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1122 Where the prospective Special Guardian lives in the area of another local authority,
details of the local authority's enquiries of that other local authority about the
prospective Special Guardian;
1122 </li>
1123 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1123 A summary of any Special Guardianship support services provided by the authority for the
prospective Special Guardian, the child or the child's parent and the period for which
those services are to be provided; and
1123 </li>
1124 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1124 Where the local authority has decided not to provide Special Guardianship support
services, the reasons why.
1124 </li>
1125 </ol>
1126 <h3>
1126 6. A summary prepared by the medical professional who provided the information referred to
in paragraphs 1(l) and 4(k);
1126 </h3>
1127 <h3>
1127 7. The implications of the making of a Special Guardianship Order for -
1127 </h3>
1128 <ol>
1129 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1129 The child;
1129 </li>
1130 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1130 The child's parent;
1130 </li>
1131 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1131 The prospective Special Guardian and his family; and
1131 </li>
1132 <li style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
1132 Any other person the local authority considers relevant.
1132 </li>
1133 </ol>
1134 <h3>
1134 8. The relative merits of Special Guardianship and other orders which may be made under the
Act or the Adoption and Children Act 2002 with an assessment of whether the child's long
term interests would be best met by a Special Guardianship Order;
1134 </h3>
1135 <h3>
1135 9. A recommendation as to whether or not the Special Guardianship Order sought should be
made in respect of the child and, if not, any alternative proposal in respect of the child;
1135 </h3>
1136 <h3>
1136 10. A recommendation as to what arrangements there should be for contact between the child
and his relatives or any person the local authority consider relevant;
1136 </h3>
1137 <h3>
1137 11. The prospective carers should have time to read the assessment report before it is filed
and comment on the report.
1137 <br>
1138 Following the filing of the report, the prospective carers should be given the opportunity
to seek independent advice and legal advice to understand fully the implications of any
Orders made and if need be, make applications of their own;
1138 </h3>
1139 <h3>
1139 12. A Special Guardianship Support Plan will need to be provided around the time of filing
the Special Guardianship Order report and its recommendation, detailing the support to be
provided to the carers and the child and include contact for the child with their birth
parents. The potential applicants should be able to seek legal advice about the Support
Plan.
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