Regulation 5(4)
SCHEDULE 1Elements to be included in review
1. Keeping informed of the arrangements for looking after the child and of any relevant change in the child’s circumstances.
2. Keeping informed of the name and address of any person whose views should be taken into account in the course of the review.
3. Making necessary preparations and providing any relevant information to the participants in any meeting of the responsible authority which considers the child’s case in connection with any aspect of the review.
4. Initiating meetings of relevant personnel of the responsible authority and other relevant persons to consider the review of the child’s case.
5. Explaining to the child any steps which he or she may take under the Act including, where appropriate—
(a)his or her right to apply, with leave, for a section 8 order (residence, contact and other orders with respect to children),
(b)where he or she is in care, his or her right to apply for the discharge of the care order, and
(c)the availability of the procedure established under the Act for considering representations.
6. Making decisions or taking steps following review decisions arising out of or resulting from the review.
Regulation 6
SCHEDULE 2Considerations to which responsible authorities are to have regard
1. In the case of a child who is in care, whether an application should be made to discharge the care order.
2. Where the responsible authority are a local authority whether they should seek a change in the child’s legal status.
3. Arrangements for contact, and whether there is any need for changes in the arrangements in order to promote contact with the child’s family and others so far as is consistent with his or her welfare.
4. Any special arrangements that have been made or need to be made for the child, including the carrying out of assessments either by a local authority or other persons, such as those in respect of special educational need under the Education Act 1996().
5. The responsible authority’s immediate and long term arrangements for looking after the child or providing the child with accommodation (made pursuant to the provisions of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007() or the Arrangements for Placement of Children (General) Regulations 1991, if the arrangements were made before 1 July 2007), whether a change in those arrangements is needed and consideration of alternative courses of action.
6. Whether the responsible authority has complied with the requirements of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007 and in particular, regulations 4 and 8.
7. Where the responsible authority are a local authority, whether an independent visitor should be appointed if one has not already been appointed.
8. The child’s educational needs, progress and development including, where applicable, whether the transfer of relevant education records has taken place.
9. Where a child is placed outside the area in which he or she is normally resident, whether the child’s case should be referred to a panel.
10. Whether arrangements need to be made for the time when the child will no longer be looked after or provided with accommodation by the responsible authority.
11. Whether plans need to be made to find a permanent substitute family for the child.
Regulation 6
SCHEDULE 3Health considerations to which responsible authorities are to have regard
1. The child’s state of health including his physical, oral, emotional and mental health.
2. The child’s health history including, as far as practicable, his family health history.
3. The effect of the child’s health and health history on his development.
4. Existing arrangements for the child’s medical and dental care and treatment and health and dental surveillance, and in particular, where a child has been assessed as requiring mental health services, whether the child receives those services.
5. Whether the responsible authority has complied with the requirements of regulations 6 (so far as it relates to the child’s health) and 8 of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007().
6. Whether, where applicable, the transfer of relevant medical records has taken place.
7. The possible need for an appropriate course of action which should be identified to assist necessary change of such care, treatment or surveillance as is referred to in paragraph (4).
8. The possible need for preventive measures, such as vaccination and immunisation, and screening for vision and hearing, and for advice and guidance on health (including mental health and oral health), personal care and health promotion issues appropriate to the child’s needs.