Review of the support plan
The local authority must review the provision of services within the special guardianship support plan. As a minimum, the local authority must make contact with special guardians at least once a year.
A telephone call may be all that is needed when:
- there is an established and settled relationship between the guardian and the child
- there are no worries, difficulties or concerns
- the special guardianship arrangement is working well
No further advice, guidance or support may be required.
Alternatively, a social worker from the Permanence Team may arrange to visit the special guardian’s home. This could be where there is a complex package of support, or where a more robust review of the support plan is required.
During the review of the support plan, the local authority must take into account the same considerations as the original assessment.
