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Can children give evidence in care proceedings?

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The guideline to whether children should give evidence in care proceedings is set out in the case of Re W (2010) which is now the leading authority on this issue. The considerations that are outlined in Re W in deciding whether a child should give evidence...

My child is in care and is having a sibling assessment, what does this mean?

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A sibling assessment will evaluate the bond and relationship between siblings. A sibling can be defined as a person whom you share at least one biological parent with. An assessment will consider the sibling dynamic, and the impact separation would have on...

What is a ParentAssess Assessment: How is it different to PAMS?

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PAMS stands for ‘ parenting assessment manual software ’ . It was an assessment used with parents or carers that have learning difficulties or additional needs. Its aim is to assess the parent ’ s capacity and to support them in...

What is a Special Guardianship Order?

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A Special Guardianship Order is an order that can appoint one or more individuals to be a child ’ s ‘ Special Guardian ’ . They are typically made when a parent or carer can no longer care and is made pursuant to the Children Act 1989 and...