Adoption Law and LAC

Question 1

Which statement best describes the expansion of the remit of the Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), as a result of the Children and Young Person’s Act 2008:

Answer 1

The IRO is to chair looked after children reviews, and actively monitor care planning on an on-going basis

Question 2

According to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010:
When should the first review on a looked after child occur:

Answer 2

within 20 days

Question 3

According to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010:
What is the situation about minimum visiting rates for children when first placed under Regulations 24-25, while their relatives or friends are being approved as foster carers:

Answer 3

Weekly visits until first review

Question 4

Following an amendment introduced by the 2002 Adoption and Children Act to the 1989 Children Act, what right does a looked after child making a complaint have?

Answer 4

To have independent advocacy support

Question 5

According to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010:
At least how often should social workers visit looked after children in the first year of placement

Answer 5

Within a week then every six weeks