Case No:
IN THE COURT
AND IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 37 OF THE CHILDREN ACT 1989
AND IN THE MATTER OF:
CHILD’S NAME DOB:
BETWEEN
APPLICANT
AND
RESPONDENT
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SECTION 37 REPORT
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Author of this report:
Intake & Assessment Team
London Borough of Enfield
Children & Families Division
Charles Babbage House
1 Orton Grove
Enfield EN1 4TU
Tel: 020-8379
Fax: 020-8379 2498
THIS STATEMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF COURT.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 My name is ; I am employed as a for the London Borough of Enfield, Charles Babbage House, 1 Orton Grove, Enfield EN1 4TU. I declare that this statement is true and I make it knowing it will be placed before the court in these proceedings.
1.2 - INSERT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY HERE.
1.3 This report has been prepared for the court and should be treated as confidential.
2. INFORMATION SOURCES AND PERSONS CONTACTED FOR THIS REPORT
I have drawn on information of the previous social services involvement and work with the family and case notes and records about this direct work. I have also drawn on information from the files of the child/ren and interviews with .
Information was also obtained from the following reports and documents:
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3. FAMILY COMPOSITION
Name / Role / Date of Birth4. BACKGROUND
- BRIEF HISTORY OF FAMILY BACKGROUND AND BRIEF HISTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT.
5. ISSUE IN DISPUTE
- ISSUE THAT IS BEING PRESENTED IN COURT.
6. NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
- WHAT THE COURT HAS REQUESTED FROM LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD- CONTAINED WITHIN
7. SUMMARY OF SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT
7.1 -CHRONOLOGY OF SOCIAL SERVICES INVOLVEMENT WITH FAMILY.
7.2 - ONGOING
8. LOCAL AUTHORITY INVOLVEMENT WITH THE FAMILY AT THE CURRENT TIME
- BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT INVOLVEMENT.
9. PRESENT SITUATION
- BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT SITUATION.
10. INTERVIEW(S) WITH (Mother)
11. INTERVIEW(S) WITH (Father)
12. INTERVIEW(S) WITH (Child)
13. LOCAL AUTHORITY CHECKS
14. WELFARE CHECKLIST
(i) The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child considered in relation to the child’s age and understanding.
(ii) The child’s physical, emotional and educational needs
(iii) Age, Sex and Background
(iv) The likely effect on the children of any changes in their circumstances
(v) Any harm the children suffered or are at risk of suffering
(vi) How capable each of their parents of meeting their needs
(vii) The range of powers available to the court under the Children Act 1989
The Court has at it’s disposal a full range of orders under the Children Act 1989 and may make no order at all if it feels that it would be in the best interest of the child to do so.
INSERT COMMENTS REGARDING SPECIFIC ORDERS THAT THE COURT COULD MAKE
· S8 – child arrangement order- residence and contact issues
· S8 – specific issue
· S8 – prohibited steps
· S4/4ZA/4A – parental responsibility order for father, second female parent or step-father
· S14A – special guardianship order (the court will need to direct the filing of a report(s14A(11)))
· S16 family assistance order
· On application by the Local Authority or authorised person, care/supervision order (s31), interim care/supervision order (s38)
15. CONCLUSION, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER;
a) to apply for care order or supervision order
b) to provide services or assistance to the child or their family
c) any other action to be taken with respect to the child
d) where decision taken not to apply for a care or supervision order,
(i) the reasons for so deciding
(ii) any service or assistance which has been or is intended to be provided to the child and their family
(iii) any other action which has been taken or it is proposed to take with respect to the child
(iv) whether it is appropriate that the case be reviewed at a later date and, if so, when
16. RECOMMENDATIONS
In light of all of the above I would therefore recommend that the following be considered by the court:
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Signed:
NAME, TITLE Date
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NAME, TITLE Date
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