Guide to different placement options for looked-after children, their legal standing and good practice considerations in decision-making
The role of the social worker who must prepare a report for the court, what that report should include and what support a local authority may put in place for the child, their carers, and their birth families.
The Children Act 1989 is the key piece of legislation governing local authority powers and duties in relation to children. It also regulates the resolution of disputes between parents as to the upbringing of their children.