London Borough of Southwark

This Practice Note provides an overview of the key legislation and procedure in respect of placing looked after children with a connected person as a foster carer. It covers who is considered to be a connected person; what the procedure is for placing a child with a connected person; the assessment procedure for appointing a connected person as a foster carer including on a temporary basis; how the appointment is reviewed and common pitfalls in conducting an assessment.

This Practice Note provides an overview of the statutory duties imposed on a local authority to safeguard children in their area. It covers interagency working between safeguarding partners, explains who those partners are and what their respective duties are. It also covers child safeguarding practice reviews and child death reviews. It is the foundation Practice Note for safeguarding children.

This is a Practice Note for local authority practitioners covering the pre-proceedings process prior to the issue of care proceedings. It covers all outcomes arising from a referral to children’s services, from no action required, assessment, accommodation to investigation and the practical steps involved.