Part III Local Authority Support for Children and Families

Duties of local authorities in relation to children looked after by them

C122DF1Review of child's case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation

1

Where a local authority are providing accommodation for a child (“C”) other than by arrangements under section 22C(6)(d), they must not make such arrangements for C unless they have decided to do so in consequence of a review of C's case carried out in accordance with regulations made under section 26.

2

But subsection (1) does not prevent a local authority making arrangements for C under section 22C(6)(d) if they are satisfied that in order to safeguard C's welfare it is necessary—

a

to make such arrangements; and

b

to do so as a matter of urgency.