Children who move from one authority’s area to another

8. Looked After Child

The statutory regulations apply in all circumstances.

Action to be taken by Children’s Social care

8.1 For any ‘looked after’ child who is placed outside of their originating authority the following information must be shared in accordance with the Arrangements for Placement of Children (General) Regulations 1991:

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   • Name of child/young person
   

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   • Date of birth
   

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   • Gender
   

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   • Name and address of parent/person with parental responsibility
   

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   • Child Protection Registration details
   

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   • Children with Disabilities Registration details
   

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   •Legal status
   

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   • Adoption status, including date of any adoption
   

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   • Name and address of establishment, foster carer or organisation with whom the child/young person is placed
   

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   • Date of commencement of placement
   

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   • Name and address of school attended
   

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   • Placing Authority
   

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   • Name and address of social worker
   

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   •Details of any arrangement for another Authority/Person/Organisation to supervise or carry out the function in relation to the Placement, including name and address.
   

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   •Out of hours service contact telephone number
   

8.2 The case accountable worker should give formal written notification to the authority where the child is placed with details of the case accountable worker and their manager. This includes agency placements between authorities. The case accountable worker should also inform the designated health professional in the area in which the child is accommodated.

8.3 These arrangements apply to children in receipt of respite care that fall within the ‘looked after’ children criteria.
8.4 In addition to all of the above, the Looked After Child Education Support Service must be informed to ensure the child is supported during the admission and integration process whilst introducing the child to their school or other education provision.
8.5 Suffolk Children and Young People’s Services will make e-mail contact with the placing authority of any Looked After Child that comes to their attention who has been placed in Suffolk by another Local Authority. The expectation is that the placing local authority will provide details as outlined above within a seven day period.
8.6 Failure to provide details within seven working days will trigger a further e-mail reminder to the case accountable worker and their Manager.
8.7 In the case of information remaining unforthcoming, the matter will be escalated to the Head of Corporate Parenting within Suffolk Children and Young People’s Services.

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