Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v A & Ors

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v A & Ors

Special guardianship orders are appropriate for Y and Z as public law orders are unnecessary, the welfare checklist supports placement with Mr and Mrs H, and financial support must be provided at the agreed rate. X should remain in long-term foster care with fortnightly contact with her father, subject to review.

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Parties
Applicant: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; First Respondent: A; Second Respondent: B; Third Fifth Respondent: X, Y, Z (through their Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing
Outcome
Special guardianship orders granted for Y and Z; X remains in long-term foster care.
Legal Topics
Special Guardianship, Care Orders, Placement Orders, Financial Support, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Welfare Special Guardianship Care Orders Placement Orders Financial Support Contact Arrangements

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Parties

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Applicant

A

First Respondent

B

Second Respondent

X, Y, Z (through their Guardian)

Third Fifth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether special guardianship orders should be made for Y and Z
  2. 2 Whether public law orders are necessary for Y and Z
  3. 3 Appropriate financial support for special guardians

Ratio Decidendi

Special guardianship orders are appropriate for Y and Z as public law orders are unnecessary, the welfare checklist supports placement with Mr and Mrs H, and financial support must be provided at the agreed rate. X should remain in long-term foster care with fortnightly contact with her father, subject to review.

Court Disposition

Special guardianship orders granted for Y and Z; X remains in long-term foster care.

Orders

  • Special guardianship orders for Y and Z in favour of Mr and Mrs H.
  • Local authority to fund special guardianship at agreed rate until 2027, then review.