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PART 4Provision for different types of placement

CHAPTER 1Placement of a child in care with P

Decision to place a child with P

19.—(1) The decision to place C with P must not be put into effect until it has been approved by the nominated officer, and the responsible authority has prepared a placement plan for C.

(2) Before approving a decision under paragraph (1), the nominated officer must be satisfied that—

(a)the requirements of regulation 10(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,

(b)the requirements of regulation 18 have been complied with,

(c)the placement will safeguard and promote C’s well-being,

(d)the IRO has been consulted, and

(e)the views, wishes and feelings of any other person, whom the responsible authority considers to be relevant, have been considered.