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 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.