PART 4Provision for different types of placement

CHAPTER 1Placement of a child in care with P

Decision to place a child with P19

1

The decision to place C with P must not be put into effect until it has been approved by the nominated officer, and the responsible authority has prepared a placement plan for C.

2

Before approving a decision under paragraph (1), the nominated officer must be satisfied that—

a

the requirements of regulation 10(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,

b

the requirements of regulation 18 have been complied with,

c

the placement will safeguard and promote C’s well-being,

d

the IRO has been consulted, and

e

the views, wishes and feelings of any other person, whom the responsible authority considers to be relevant, have been considered.