PART 3Placements – general provisions
Placement plan9
1
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), before making arrangements in accordance with section 22C for C’s placement, the responsible authority must—
a
prepare a plan for the placement (“the placement plan”) which—
i
sets out how the placement will contribute to meeting C’s needs, and
ii
includes all the matters specified in Schedule 2 as are applicable, having regard to the type of the placement, and
b
ensure that—
i
C’s wishes and feelings have been ascertained and given due consideration, and
ii
the IRO has been informed.
2
If it is not reasonably practicable to prepare the placement plan before making the placement, the placement plan must be prepared within five working days of the start of the placement.
3
The placement plan must be agreed with, and signed by, the appropriate person.
4
Where the arrangements for C’s placement were made before 1st April 2011, the responsible authority must prepare the placement plan as soon as reasonably practicable.