Children who move from one authority’s area to another

7. Child who Is the subject of ongoing care proceedings or the subject of a care order and placed at home


Action to be taken by Children’s Social Care

7.1 The information that must be shared between the authorities is contained within statutory regulations, and these must be followed. Where a child is subject of ongoing proceedings and the child lives outside of the authority that has conduct of the proceedings, the local authority where the child is resident must be informed. This applies in all cases whether the child is with family members or alternative carers. No reports in proceedings can be shared without the Court’s permission. The protocol for joint care planning within care proceedings will always apply.

7.2 The following information must be shared in all circumstances:

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   • Notification of any child subject of a care or supervision order where the proceedings have concluded.
   

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   • Notification of any child subject of an interim order including an emergency protection order or a child subject of a section 8 order.
   

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   •Any known injunctions or bail conditions that pertain to the child subject to the proceedings or the carer of the child or any member of the child’s family.
   

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   •Any child who is subject to the no order principle.
   

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   •Any findings of fact against an adult in care proceedings.
   

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   • Any identified special needs, including Health and Education.
   

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   •Any other child of the household.
   

7.3 If a child with a statement for special educational needs moves into an area and the above criteria applies, the admission service and the area special needs officers must be informed to ensure the requirements of the statement of special educational need is being met and any required alterations are made. For example, hours and type of support and the name of the school.