A guide to the legal framework and case law governing local authorities' duties to young people leaving care in England and Wales, including explanations of the 'eligible', 'relevant' and 'former relevant' categories, and the role of personal advisers/advisors and pathway plans.
A summary of the 2023 regulations that bring in regulation, registration and quality standards for the 'supported accommodation' sector and ban placement of 16 and 17 year olds in unregulated settings from October 2023.
Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
Outlines what the LPS delay means for deprivation of liberty
Quick summary of changes bought in by the 2022 Marriage Minimum Act act and how they support social workers protect children from forced marriage
The use of the High Court's inherent jurisdiction to authorise the deprivation of liberty of children and young people has been growing in recent years. This includes looked-after children whose care regime amounts to a deprivation of liberty, and increasingly, cases where a secure accommodation placement is needed but no places are available. This guide explains the law and prcoesses in these cases
The legal framework for care proceedings involving children with European union connections changed at the end of 2020 due to Brexit. This guide explains what the system now involves
A guide to the impact of Brexit on citizenship, nationality, immigration and asylum and local authorities' duties to support EU children applying for settled status before 30 June 2021.