Maisie (simple judgment for parents with learning difficulties), Re [2025] EWFC 222 (B) (19 June 2025)

Maisie (simple judgment for parents with learning difficulties), Re [2025] EWFC 222 (B) (19 June 2025)

Maisie's welfare requires a permanent, stable home which her parents cannot provide due to their need for constant support, which is unavailable; adoption is the only realistic option to secure her long-term welfare.

Citation
[2025] EWFC 222 (B)
Parties
Applicant: Rotherham MBC; First Respondent: Becky; Second Respondent: Sam; Child/guardian: Maisie (via Children's Guardian Sharon)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Care and Adoption Proceedings Under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002 / Final Judgment
Outcome
Maisie to be placed for adoption.
Legal Topics
Adoption, Care Proceedings, Parental Capacity, Learning Disabilities, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Child Law Adoption Care Proceedings Parental Capacity Learning Disabilities Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

Rotherham MBC

Applicant

Becky

First Respondent

Sam

Second Respondent

Maisie (via Children's Guardian Sharon)

Child/guardian

Procedural Posture

Care and Adoption Proceedings Under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002 / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Maisie should be placed for adoption or remain with her birth parents
  2. 2 Whether sufficient support can be provided to enable Becky and Sam to care for Maisie
  3. 3 Whether delay for further teaching is in Maisie's best interests

Ratio Decidendi

Maisie's welfare requires a permanent, stable home which her parents cannot provide due to their need for constant support, which is unavailable; adoption is the only realistic option to secure her long-term welfare.

Court Disposition

Maisie to be placed for adoption.

Orders

  • Placement order for adoption granted.
  • Local authority to ensure direct face-to-face contact between Maisie and her parents at least once a year.