- Latest available (Revised) - English
- Latest available (Revised) - Welsh
- Original (As made) - English
- Original (As made) - Welsh
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
40.—(1) The responsible authority must prepare and implement a written policy regarding the manner in which it will review cases in accordance with this Part.
(2) The responsible authority must provide a copy of its policy to—
(a)C, unless it would not be appropriate to do so having regard to C’s age and understanding,
(b)C’s parents, or any person who is not C’s parent but who has parental responsibility for C, and
(c)any other person whose views the responsible authority considers to be relevant.
41.—(1) The considerations to which the responsible authority must have regard in reviewing every case are set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 8.
(2) The additional considerations to which the responsible authority must have regard in reviewing C’s case where C is part of a family which is being supported by an IFS team are set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 8.
42.—(1) The IRO must—
(a)as far as reasonably practicable, attend any meeting held as part of the review (“the review meeting”) and, if attending the review meeting, chair it,
(b)speak to C in private about the matters to be considered at the review unless C, being of sufficient understanding to do so, refuses or the IRO considers it inappropriate having regard to C’s age and understanding,
(c)ensure that, so far as reasonably practicable, the views, wishes and feelings of C’s parents, or any person who is not C’s parent but who has parental responsibility for C, have been ascertained and taken into account, and
(d)ensure the review is conducted in accordance with this Part and in particular—
(i)that the persons responsible for implementing any decision taken in consequence of the review are identified, and
(ii)that any failure to review the case in accordance with this Part or to take proper steps to implement decisions taken in consequence of the review are brought to the attention of an officer at an appropriate level of seniority within the responsible authority.
(2) The IRO may, if not satisfied that sufficient information has been provided by the responsible authority to enable proper consideration of any of the matters in Schedule 8, adjourn the review meeting once for not more than 20 working days, and no proposal considered in the course of the review may be implemented until the review has been completed.
43. The responsible authority must—
(a)make arrangements to implement decisions made in the course, or as a result, of the review, and
(b)inform the IRO of any significant failure to make such arrangements or any significant change of circumstances occurring after the review that affects those arrangements.
44. The responsible authority must ensure that a written record of the review is prepared, and that the information obtained in the course of the review, details of proceedings at the review meeting, and any decisions made in the course of or as a result of the review are included in C’s case record.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. The revised version is currently only available in English.
Original (As Enacted or Made) - English: The original English language version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Original (As Enacted or Made) - Welsh:The original Welsh language version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: