This chapter was updated in February 2025 with a link to DBS guidance leaflets - GOV.UK (trix please link to in Section 4.4, Concluding the Investigation.

Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already Adopted

In February 2025 information was added to Section 3, Stage One-The Pre-Assessment Process, with details on how to request information about an applicant from Ofsted. A link to DBS guidance leaflets - GOV.UK has also been added in the Related Guidance Section.

Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective Adopters

In February 2025 Section 4.2, Procedural Fairness was updated in line with case-law.

Placement for Adoption

Local Resources

Resources

Using this Manual

Amendments

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