Child Care Videos

Date when Video was Published: 17/10/2023

A Supervision Order imposes a duty on the designated Local Authority to “advise, assist and befriend” the child. In some circumstances, a Supervision Order will allow the child to continue living in the family home, or reside with a family member, whilst being supervised by the Local Authority. A Supervision Order can be made within Care Proceedings or can be made where the child is subject of a Child Arrangements Order and the criteria for such an order is met. Supervision Orders are often made at the conclusion of care proceedings or when a Special Guardianship order is made so that the Local Authority can remain involved and review matters with the family for a set period. A supervision order does not allow the Local Authority to share parental responsibility with the parents/ guardian of the child. The Court can only make a care order if they are satisfied that the threshold criteria is met; namely that the child concerned is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm; and that the harm, or likelihood of harm, is attributable to the care given to the child, or likely to be given to him if the order were not made, not being what it would be reasonable to expect a parent to give to him; or the child’s being beyond parental control. Interim Supervision orders are usually made whilst the court proceedings are ongoing, usually up to 26 weeks or more. Final supervision orders are made for a set period of up to one year, but they are usually made for 6 to 12 months. A Supervision Order may be extended each year to a total of 3 years. A Supervision Order will automatically expire when the child reaches the age of 18. Duncan Lewis Solicitors have specialist solicitors who represent clients in this niche area of law. Please visit our website or call us directly on 033 3772 0409

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