This Statement Is Confidential and Must Not Be Disclosed Without the Consent of the Court

29.03.12

NOTE:

The headings are the same for interim and final care plans

Front sheet pro-formas are attached for each

Each child must have a separate care plan

CARE PLAN

SECTION 1: OVERALL AIM

1.1Aim of the plan and summary of timetable.

SECTION 2: CHILD’S NEEDS INCLUDING CONTACT

2.1The child’s identified needs, including needs arising from race, culture, religion, language, special education, health or disability.

2.2The extent to which the wishes and views of the child have been obtained and acted upon;

2.3The reasons for supporting this or explanations of why wishes / views have not been given absolute precedence;

2.4Summary of how those needs might be met;

2.5Arrangement for, and purpose of, contact in meeting the child’s needs (specifying contact relationship e.g. parent, step-parent or other family member, former carer, friend, siblings, including those looked after who may have a separate placement); any proposals to restrict or terminate contact.

SECTION 3: VIEWS OF OTHERS

3.1The extent to which the wishes and views of the child’s parents and anyone else with a sufficient interest in the child (including representatives of other agencies, current and former carers) have been obtained and acted upon, and

3.2The reasons for supporting them or explanations why wishes / views have not been given absolute precedence.

SECTION 4: PLACEMENT DETAILS AND TIMETABLE

4.1Proposed placement – type and details (or details of alternative placements);

4.2Time that is likely to elapse before proposed placement is made;

4.3Likely duration of placement (or other placement);

4.4Arrangements for health care (including consent to examination and treatment);

4.5Arrangement for education (including and pre-school day care / activity);

4.6Arrangements for reunification (often known as ‘rehabilitation’) (see also 4.8);

4.7Other services to be provided to the child;

4.8Other services to be provided to parents and other family members;

4.9Details of proposed support services in placement for carers;

4.10Specific details of the parents’ role in day to day arrangements.

SECTION 5: MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT BY LOCAL AUTHORITY

5.1Who is to be responsible for implementing the overall plan;

5.2Who is to be responsible for implementing specific tasks within the plan;

5.3Dates of review;

5.4Contingency plan, if placement breaks down or if preferred placement is not available;

5.5Arrangements for input by parents, the child and others into the ongoing decision-making process;

5.6Arrangements for notifying the responsible authority of disagreements about the implementation of the care plan or making representations or complaints.

Care Plan prepared by:

Signed: ………………………………………… Social Worker

Date: ……………………………………………

Care Plan endorsed by:

Signed: ……………………………………….. Unit Manager

Date: …………………………………….

THIS STATEMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE COURT

Author:

Dated:

Case No.:

IN THEOXFORD FAMILY PROCEEDINGS COURT

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INTERIM CARE PLAN FOR

(name of child)

______

Statement prepared by , Social Worker

Regarding: DoB

I, , Social Worker of Oxfordshire County Council declare that this statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that it may be placed before the Court in these proceedings and read by all parties.

………………………………………….Date……………………..

...... Date…………………..

THIS STATEMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE COURT

Author:

Dated:

Case No.:

IN THEOXFORD FAMILY PROCEEDINGS COURT

______

FINAL CARE PLAN FOR

(name of child)

______

Statement prepared by , Social Worker

Regarding: DoB

I, , Social Worker of Oxfordshire County Council declare that this statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that it may be placed before the Court in these proceedings and read by all parties.

………………………………………….Date……………………..

...... Date…………………..

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