The Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2009 No. 210

PART IX LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN PLACED IN RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Child placed in residential establishment: information to be supplied

35.  Where a local authority place a child who is looked after by them in terms of section 17(6) of the 1995 Act in a residential establishment, that authority must–

(a) provide the person in charge of the residential establishment with–

(i) written information about the child’s background, educational needs, health and mental and emotional development; and

(ii) any other information which the local authority consider relevant to the placement including the views of the child having regard to the child’s age and maturity;

(b) agree with the person in charge of the residential establishment arrangements for–

(i) ensuring that the child’s welfare is safeguarded and promoted;

(ii) ensuring that the child receives such provision for their development and control as is conducive to their best interests;

(iii) contact between the child and their family; and

(iv) ensuring that the child receives adequate and efficient education.