What are the main changes in the revised guidance?
Local authorities will be expected to submit better quality applications to court. The revised guidance places increased emphasis on pre-proceedings preparation of cases by local authorities to ensure that all the necessary steps have been completed prior to issuing proceedings to avoid unnecessary delay during the start of the court process. This will ensure that all kinship care options have been fully explored, Core Assessments are carried out and that Care Plans have been prepared and shared with families.
