Planning & Meetings

There is a statutory requirement to hold planning and review meetings for all Looked After Children and young people as follows:-

Initial Planning Meeting To be held as soon as possible and at the latest within 5 days of the child or young person becoming looked after, with the purpose of establishing the Care Plan.

First Review Meeting To be held within 28 days of becoming looked after.

Second Review Meeting To be held at 3 monthly interviews after first review.

Subsequent Reviews To be held at 6 monthly interviews thereafter.

Additionally, a planning meeting must be held within 28 days in the event of a change of placement (Placement Planning Meeting).