XXXXXXXXXXXX COUNTY COUNCIL - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

REVIEW OF CHILD IN CARE - TO BE COMPLETED BY SOCIAL WORKER

To be read by the reviewing officer in conjunction with the case file

1. Full name of young person   XXXX XXXXXXX (M)
2. DOB  XXXXXX
3. Will the young person be present at the review     XXX/NO If not, why? (Does not wish to attend (sec ss2/10)
4.  

     5. Child Protection Register Formerly/Currently - Category             Currently n/a - previously At Risk Reg

     6. Reason for care - Beyond parental control S2 CCA 1980

     7.(a) Name of current foster carer/key worker/other carer (specify)  XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX (foster parents)

        (b) Please state names and ages of other children resident in the home: N/A adult children (incl foster child) only home now holidays

     8. Date of placement: 22/02/1990

     9. About birth parents and family. (Please state changes since last review. There is no need to repeat basic information that has not changed.)

         No changes - natural mother still residing in a caravan with daughter.

         Natural father continuing access 1 x 12, current progress okay.

   10. Will the parent(s) be present at the review? If not why not?

   11. Care Plan (including child protection issues where applicable)

• To continue to integrate M into his permanent placement
• To continue access of existing arrangement with father and grandparents.
• To review mothers current involvement with M

   12. Date of last review 01/08/1990

   13. Visits since last review - A written report should be completed after each visit (B/0 Reg 8 (6)

                                tick appropriate box

  14. Details of instructions by Courts/Committee - N/A

  15. Comment from social worker on contact with the child's family

        Natural fathers relationship with M remains good.

   16. Nature of family's contact with the young person - frequency/who initiates/quality? What is the written access agreement?

        father has set 1 x 12 access (overnight) and paternal grandparents are seen on these visits. generally renewed phone contact by mother.

   17. travel arrangements. Difficulties - financial support under section 26 1980 Act.

        Access arranged via voluntary diver bureau.

   18. names of any other agencies involved with the family? N/A

INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUNG PERSON

   19. What does the young person understand of the family history?

        M appears to know regarding his past history/appears on the surface to have come to terms with parental separation.

  20. Reaction to past separation and/or moves?

        Very traumatised initially within current placement.

   21.Response to current care

        Extremely good. He is settled and happy Foster parents give flexible and consistent pattern of parenting which has allowed M to move on in his emotional         and psychological development.

   22. Any religious, ethnic or cultural considerations? (give details)

        None, apart from sporadic attendance with foster parents to Methodist church.

   23. Court appearances and criminal offences since last review?  N/A

   24. Significant events since last review?

         None, apart from renewed contact with mother.

   25. Any other Agencies involved with the young person?Give details.  N/A

   26. Health Care

        Date of last medical? No medical since 06/12/89

        Date of last dental examination? August 1990

        Comment on general health/illnesses - Good - no special illnesses to report.

   27. Education

• School/college/day centre attended - XXXXXXX XXXXX (School)
• Is school placement appropriate   YES/XX
• Is the child statemented   XXX/NO
• Are there any travel difficulties - NO
• last school report - date of last report - Summer 1990 Good report.  Please comment on attendance, special aptitudes/attainments, examinations/achievements/interests including any special needs. - No issues

   28. Employment, accommodation and money

        N/A

   29. Recommendations

        Please consider the following questions and give your recommendations.

        (a) Is the placement appropriate? YES/XX

        (b) Is the legal status appropriate? YES/XX

        (c) Should the appointment of an independent visitor be considered? XXX/NO

        (d) Please comment on the overall progress since the last review and what issues should be discussed at this review together with your recommendations.

            M continues to grow in his placement, without the competition of parental attention, although still demonstrates jealousy around communications                  between foster parents, social worker and natural family, if feels he is missing out. M enjoys access to natural family but has mixed feelings about collection             and return. M's foster parents are providing a stable and strong environment which M is responsive to well. M's steady schooling is also a reflection of his             developing stability At review to also consider

• Review placement
• Access
• Mothers renewed contact with M

Signed XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Social Worker)                   Date: 08/01/91

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