S (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 29 (FPC) (2010)

S (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 29 (FPC) (2010)

Threshold criteria are met for S; care order is in S's best interests; placement plan with E and D is endorsed.

Citation
[2010] EWMC 29 (FPC)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; First Respondent: Ms A; Second Respondent: S (a child through his Children’s Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care order granted for S.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Child Placement, Threshold Criteria, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Care Orders Child Placement Threshold Criteria Welfare Checklist

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

Ms A

First Respondent

S (a child through his Children’s Guardian)

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for care order are met for S
  2. 2 Whether proposed placement with E and D is appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Threshold criteria are met for S; care order is in S's best interests; placement plan with E and D is endorsed.

Court Disposition

Care order granted for S.

Orders

  • S placed in care of Leeds City Council.
  • Care plan endorsed to place S with E and D.