Hold family group conference to identify potential carers

(Phoenix)

Carry out basic checks to ensure placement appropriate

(Social Worker)Yes Yes, re

lative

Yes, friend If placement to last more than 28 days, carry out private

fostering assessmentNo

Place with approved foster carer (Fostering)

No

Obtain EPO or ICO to allow removal of child

Hold family group conference to identify potential carers

(Phoenix)

Yes

Carry out Reg 38 checks and approve

for 6 weeks only

After 6 weeks carer must have full fostering approval

By 2nd LAC review, make permanency

decision

No alternatives foundFind potential adoptive/long-term fostering

placement(Family Placement Service)

Placement under full care orderFull fostering assessment

Full care order, with a view to adoption Full adoption assessment, approval

& matching

Sufficient assessment to be satisfied that the placement is in

the child’s best interestsSpecial Guardianship assessment & report

Reside

nce

Order Special G

uardianship

Initial viability assessment of potential carers, establish likely legal framework of placement

Further effort/FCG to identify alternative

carers

Has alternative carer been identified?

Has alternative carer been identified?

Do parents agree to child leaving home?

Return child home?

Carry out assessment of parents