The Adoption Agencies Regulations 1983

PART I PARTICULARS RELATING TO THE CHILD

1.  Name, sex, date and place of birth and address.

2.  Whether legitimate or illegitimate at birth and, if illegitimate whether subsequently legitimated.

3.  Nationality.

4.  Physical description.

5.  Personality and social development.

6.  Religion, including details of baptism, confirmation or equivalent ceremonies.

7.  Details of any wardship proceedings and of any court orders or local authority resolutions relating to the parental rights and duties in respect of the child or to his custody and maintenance.

8.  Details of any brothers and sisters, including dates of birth, arrangements in respect of care and custody and whether any brother or sister is also being considered for adoption.

9.  Extent of access to members of the child's natural family and, if the child is illegitimate, his father, and in each case the nature of the relationship enjoyed.

10.  If the child has been in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, details (including dates) of any placements with foster parents, or other arrangements in respect of the care of the child, including particulars of the persons with whom the child has had his home and observations on the care provided.

11.  Names, addresses and types of schools attended, with dates and educational attainments.

12.  Any special needs in relation to the child's health (whether physical or mental) and his emotional and behavioural development and whether he is subject to a statement under the Education Act 1981.

13.  What, if any, rights to or interest in property or any claim to damages, under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 or otherwise, the child stands to retain or lose if adopted.

14.  Wishes and feelings in relation to adoption and, as the case may be, an application under section 14 of the 1975 Act, including any wishes in respect of religious and cultural upbringing.

15.  Any other relevant information which the agency considers may assist the panel.