Special Guardianship Orders Update - Live at Your Desk

Introduction

Since the introduction of special guardianship orders there has been a steady rise in in their use.

Additionally, there have been many recent changes to both the procedure and the practice, with particular regard to the developments in the case law on timescales and regulations. All practitioners working with children and families should be aware of this area and know how and when these orders are necessary and relevant.

This virtual classroom seminar provides guidance as to the use of such orders with reference to the changes brought about by various amendment regulations, and also recent case law. There is also a consideration of these orders as compared to adoption and child arrangements orders.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Importance of special guardianship orders
• Parental responsibility and assessment processes
• Regulations and financial support - what is paid, and how is it calculated?
• Responsibility when special guardians move from different local authority areas to others
• Special Guardianship (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
• Do you extend the proceedings or conclude on care orders? Consideration of Re P-S (Children) and subsequent effects
• What about ‘last minute’ relatives? Consideration of Re L and Others (Children: Care Proceedings)
• W-P (Children) - What is the practical effect of an order?
• Special guardianship order v child arrangements order - Consideration of A County Council v M and N
• Adoption versus Special Guardianship?
• Testing of a placement - ICO or SGO? Consideration of Cumbria County Council and S, E and R

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.