not possible, the Part 6 care and support plan must be prepared within 10 working days of the first placement arranged by a local authority. child’s If an application for a care order is made under Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 a Care Plan must be provided for the court. Section 31A provides that the local authority must prepare a care plan for the child within the timetable set by the Court. No order can be made until the court has considered the plan. A Part 6 Care and Support Plan may be used as a care plan if it meets the child’s ‘court’ requirements imposed by Section 31A Children Act 1989. In Wales, this is set out in the National Assembly for Wales Circular, 1/2000. hints and tips Facilitators’ The Welsh priorities are to support families to care for their children Government’s and de-escalate the need for formal interventions in their lives. Section 15(2)(f)(1) of the Act seeks to reduce the need for proceedings for care or supervision orders under the Children Act 1989. Where it is necessary to look after a child, priorities are: Greater stability for the child by supporting continuation of friendships and relationships with people important to them and consistency in their education. Greater range and choice of placements locally so children can live close to home and community. Acting sooner to find the right permanency solution for each child. Activity Discussion – How will the way you assess and plan care and support for children and their families change under the new Act? What practical examples of early intervention can you think of within your own / or your teams day-to-day practice that have strengthened the capacity of families to continue caring for their children? How can these preventative interventions be built on and developed? Slide 14 Advocacy
not possible, the Part 6 care and support plan must be prepared within 10 working days of the child’s first placement arranged by a local authority. If an application for a care order is made under Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 a Care Plan must be provided for the court. Section 31A provides that the local authority must prepare a care plan for the child within the timetable set by the Court. No order can be made until the court has considered the plan. A Part 6 Care and Support Plan may be used as a child’s ‘court’ care plan if it meets the requirements imposed by Section 31A Children Act 1989. In Wales, this is set out in the National Assembly for Wales Circular, 1/2000. Facilitators’ hints and tips The Welsh Government’s priorities are to support families to care for their children and de-escalate the need for formal interventions in their lives. Section 15(2)(f)(1) of the Act seeks to reduce the need for proceedings for care or supervision orders under the Children Act 1989. Where it is necessary to look after a child, priorities are: Greater stability for the child by supporting continuation of friendships and relationships with people important to them and consistency in their education. Greater range and choice of placements locally so children can live close to home and community. Acting sooner to find the right permanency solution for each child. Activity – Discussion How will the way you assess and plan care and support for children and their families change under the new Act? What practical examples of early intervention can you think of within your own / or your teams day-to-day practice that have strengthened the capacity of families to continue caring for their children? How can these preventative interventions be built on and developed? Slide 14 Advocacy