PART 3Placements – general provisions

Termination of placement by the responsible authority14.

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5), the responsible authority may only terminate C’s placement following a review of C’s case in accordance with Part 6.

(2)

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), before terminating C’s placement, the responsible authority must—

(a)

make other arrangements for C’s accommodation, in accordance with section 22C,

(b)

inform the IRO,

(c)

so far as is reasonably practicable, give written notification of their intention to terminate the placement to—

(i)

all the persons to whom notification of the placement was given under regulation 13,

(ii)

the person with whom C is placed,

(iii)

where C is placed in the area of another local authority, that authority.

(3)

Where there is an immediate risk of significant harm to C, or to protect others from serious injury, the responsible authority must terminate C’s placement, and in those circumstances—

(a)

paragraph (1) does not apply, and

(b)

they must comply with paragraph (2)(a) and (b) as soon as reasonably practicable.

(4)

If it is not reasonably practicable to notify any person in accordance with paragraph (2)(c), then the responsible authority must give written notification to that person, within ten working days of the date on which the placement is terminated, of the fact that the placement has been terminated.

(5)

This regulation does not apply where C’s placement is terminated under regulation 19(c), regulation 23(2) or regulation 25(6), nor where section 22D22 (review of child’s case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation) applies.