Consultation outcome

Special guardianship review

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 16 July 2015
• Last updated: 17 December 2015 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Download the full outcome

Special guardianship review: report on findings - government response

PDF, 435 KB, 34 pages

Detail of outcome

Summary of responses received and the government’s response outlining the next steps.

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Original consultation

Summary

We're seeking views about the use of special guardianship orders (SGOs).

This consultation ran from
5pm on 16 July 2015 to 5pm on 18 September 2015

Consultation description

Special guardianship was introduced in 2005 as an alternative legal status providing permanence for children when they are unable to remain with their parents until they are 18-years-old.

We invite your views on:

• how the use of special guardianship has changed since its introduction in 2005
• the assessment process
• the advice and support for special guardians
• examples of best practice

Documents

Special guardianship review: consultation document

PDF, 268 KB, 12 pages

Published 16 July 2015
Last updated 17 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 17 December 2015

   Added government consultation response.

2. 16 July 2015

   First published.