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Placements

A looked after child's placement must offer them the best care available to meet all their needs and provide security and stability for as long as they are looked after. 

Camden recognises that looked after children need to be in a stable placement that meets their needs and allows them to thrive.

Social workers should refer to the Placement planning and disruption meetings policy.

For details on procedures for obtaining placements and placing children, and what to do in the event of placement breakdown, please refer to the Placements practice guidance.

Whenever a disruption meeting is held following the breakdown of a permanent placement:

The disruption meeting agenda should be followed.

The following reports should be completed for the meeting:

Disruption meeting carers report

Disruption meeting social worker report

Last updated: 06 November 2024