Special Guardianship Orders - Law & Practice

Introduction

Since the introduction of special guardianship orders there has been a steady rise in in their use.

Practitioners need to be aware of the current law, procedure and the practice, with particular regard to the developments in the case law on timescales and regulations. All practitioners working with children and families should be aware of this area and know how and when these orders are necessary and relevant.

This virtual classroom seminar provides guidance as to the use of such orders with reference to the various regulations and relevant case law. There is also a consideration of these orders as compared to adoption and child arrangements orders.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Importance of special guardianship orders
• Parental responsibility - How is this different to other types of orders?
• Assessment processes
• Regulations and financial support - How does this operate?
• How do these orders fit within care proceedings?
• Do you extend the proceedings or conclude on care orders when making these orders?
• What about people seeking to be addressed late?
• Special guardianship order v child arrangements order - How are they different?
• Adoption v Special Guardianship - How are they different?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.