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Is the child’s address to be kept confidential as a result of
(Please Circle)
a decision of a hearing of the Children’s Panel?
Yes
No
Core Information
Child details:
Surname:
Brady
Forename: Anna
Date of Birth:
14.12.2008
Gender:
Address:
Female
18 Arnold Road
Argyll
Post Code:
Tel No:
email:
Ethnicity:
First
Language:
Religion:
PA30 3OO
01234 666777
White
English
School/nursery attended:
Argyll Angels Nursery
Details
Is the Child Looked After?
Yes
Is the child’s name on the Child
Protection Register?
Is a co-ordinated support plan in place?
No
Are there any legal orders affecting the child?
Yes
Are there any conditions or restrictions on
sharing information about the child?
Are there any restrictions or concerns about
the child having contact with named persons?
No
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No
No
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Parent details:
Surname:
Forename:
Relationship:
Parent / Carer 1
Brown
Mary
Birth Mother
(Deceased 27.08.09)
Address:
Postcode:
Tel. No.:
Parent / Carer 2
Brady
Liam
Birth Father
Unknown
Where the child is not cared for by a parent please complete.
Carer 1
Surname:
Forename:
Relationship:
Address:
Postcode:
Tel. No.:
Rennie
Jane
Foster Carer
18 Arnold Road Argyll
PA30 3OO
01234 666777
Carer 2
Rennie
James
Foster Carer
18 Arnold Road, Argyll
PA30 3OO
01234666777
Other Family Members: ( extendable to as many as required)
1
2
Surname:
Forename:
Relationship:
Address:
Postcode:
Tel. No.:
GP details:
Name:
Practice:
Tel. No.:
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Dr Marks
Argyll Health Centre
01555 810298
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Partners to the plan
Name
Relationship
Contact Details
Mary Shields
Family Key worker
01234 810910
Dawn Mason
Senior Social Worker
01234 810910
Frankie MacDougall
Social Worker Fostering
and Adoption Team
01234 232100
Karen James
Nursery Nurse
01234 234234
Argyll Angels
Rachael Sinclair
Head Teacher
01234 234234
Argyll Primary
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Emily Baird
Education Psychologist
01234 567567
Dr Arbuckle
Associate Specialist
01444 404040
Jody Potter
LAAC Nurse
01333 789987
Martha Badger
Health Visitor
01234 456456
Jo Hardy
SLT
01555 704704
Penny Trainer
Physiotherapist
01555 704705
Megan Wareham
Occupational Therapist
01555 704706
Sadie Gough
Clinical Psychologist
01555 704707
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Assessment – Based on ‘My World Triangle’
1. How I grow and develop
Key information:
Anna is very Young but will communicate her feelings using MAKATON and nonverbal communication. In future consideration needs to be given in advance of how
Anna can contribute in meetings or how those who know her best can represent her
Evaluation:
What are the key strengths?
Anna is a sociable, smiley, bright child who loves to swim and go out on her bike.
Anna also likes musical books and toys. Anna enjoys interacting with her peers.
She attends nursery five mornings each week which gives her the opportunity to
develop her communication and social skills. Anna is learning to use MAKATON to
communicate. Anna’s health has improved over the last two years and this has
assisted her developmental progress. Anna has a strong and positive attachment to
her foster carers
In which areas does the child need additional support?
Anna needs daily assistance with all aspects of her care due to the nature of her
disability. Anna also requires to attend ongoing medical appointments to monitor her
health and may require further surgical intervention in the future
Anna requires assistance in nursery to ensure she is included and to promote her
learning
Are there any risks / concerns for the child?
Anna was born at 32 weeks gestation with complex medical needs. Anna spent
much of the first year of her life in hospital and had subsequent periods of being
admitted to hospital. She has Myotonic Dystrophy which impacts on her muscle
functioning and also on Anna’s overall development.
What are the key outcomes sought for the child in this area?
Outcome 1
Anna continues to attend nursery five mornings per week
Outcome 2 Anna’s future educational needs require to be addressed, where and
how these needs will be met
Outcome 3
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2. What I need from people who look after me
Key information:
Following Anna’s discharge form hospital she was in two different fosterplacements
prior to moving to live with Mr & Mrs Rennie
Evaluation:
What are the key strengths?
They provide a high level of care, emotional warmth and provided a consistency in
Anna’s life. Mr and Mrs Rennie provide a range of play opportunities for Anna e.g.
going out with Anna on her bike and spending time interacting with her reading.
Mr & Mrs Rennie attend all relevant appointments with agencies in relation to Anna
and will seek guidance and support as required. Mr & Mrs Rennie keep information
about Anna’s progress, photographs, and have historical information regarding her
birth family for the purpose of her Life story.
In which areas does the child need additional support?
Anna requires a very high level of care and consistency due to her disability. Mr &
Mrs Rennie would like ongoing guidance and support in helping them to look after
Anna and make decision regarding her future
Are there any significant risks for the child?
The long term outcomes for ANNa being a looked After child
Since Anna moved to live with Mr & Mrs Rennie there has been no contact with her
birth father (Liam Brady, whereabouts unknown) At present Anna has no awareness
of her circumstances, Mr & Mrs Rennie are considering the possibility of adopting
Anna in the future
Argyll and Bute Council currently have Parental Rights and Responsibilities in
respect to safeguard and promote Anna’s long term welfare
What are the key outcomes sought for the child in this area?
Outcome 1 Long term care arrangements for Anna
Outcome 2
Outcome 3
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3. My Wider world:
Key information:
Anna has lived in her current placement for over two years. During this time Anna
has attend playgroup prior to attending Argyll Angels nursery.
There is already a significant formal support network in place for Anna
Evaluation:
What are the key strengths?
The family home is a secure environment and has space for Anna to move around.
Mr & Mrs Rennie have their own business which they operate form the family home
which enables them to work flexibly around Anna’s needs
In which areas does the child need additional support?
Anna’s paternal aunt, Katy Brady indicated she was willing to be in contact through
correspondence but her current address is unknown
Are there any significant risks for the child?
There requires to be a high level of communication to meet Anna’s future needs and
consideration also needs to be given to other formal sources of support as Anna gets
older and starts Primary school
Outcome 1 Further exploration of social networks and community resources
available in the local area
Outcome 2
Outcome 3
Outcome Summary
Details
Anna will continue to need her foster
placement throughout her childhood
Anna will continue to reside in her current
foster placement
Anna will continue to need help with all
aspects of her care
Anna receives the relevant care as and
when she needs it
Anna will continue to need opportunities
to interact with other children in social
settings
Anna will continue to attend nursery to
give her opportunities to learn and
develop
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Anna will need support to attend relevant
medical appointments
Ongoing
There will continue to be the need for a
medical protocol to authorise any future
medical treatments/interventions
To be reviewed and updated by health
personnel
Agencies will need to continue to provide
ongoing guidance and support to Mr &
Mrs Rennie to assist them in their care of
Anna
Ongoing
Continue to build on Anna lifestory
Special belongings will be kept for Anna
and recorded in a way that will be
meaningful to her
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Action Plan
The overall aim for the child / young person is:

To promote and safeguard Anna’s physical care needs, health and wellbeing
development

Anna will continue to be looked after in the longer term by Mr & Mrs Rennie and
there will be further discussions with them regarding adoption as this is viewd by
social work services as being in Anna’s best interests
Achieved when:
Ongoing
Parent’s view on the Plan:
Mr & Mrs Rennie are pleased with the support they are receiving for Anna. They are
keen the medical protocol is updated accordingly. They would also like to be notified
when there is any change in senior management
Child’s view on the Plan:
Anna is still too young to fully understand her circumstances.
Date completed:
Date of next review:
1st August 2012
3rd December 2012
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Review
Have actions been fully, partially or not met?
Child’s view of progress?
Actions
By whom?
When?
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2
3
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5
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Parent / Carer view of progress?
Progress / Concerns
How have actions helped or hindered progress?
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Further actions required – to be detailed in new plan
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Additional Information
Mr & Mrs Rennie are considering adopting Anna. Argyll and Bute Councilcurrently
have parental rights and responsibilities in respect of Anna. If Mr & Mrs Rennie wish
to pursue this, Social Work will complete the relevant paperwork and present the
case to the Permanency Panel within 3 months. It is also recommended Mr & Mrs
Rennie seek legal advice.
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