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Special Guardianship or Adoption – What is the Difference

Special Guardianship or Adoption – What is the Difference

Special Guardianship or Adoption – What is the Difference

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Description

This course, delivered by Safda Mahmood, will provide viewers with an overview of the differences between special guardianship and adoption orders and will consider the circumstances in which it is appropriate to seek one or the other.

This course will focus on the following key legislation and case law developments:

· The Adoption and Children Act 2002

· The Adoption Support Services (England) Regulations 2005

· Special Guardianship Support Services The Special Guardianship (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/111)

· RE R (A Child) sub nom X Cityy Council v (1) LR (By The Official Solicitor) (2) PNG (3) AK (4) KW (5) MRR (A Child) 2007 1 FLR 564

· RE S (A Child) 2007 1 FLR 819

· Re B (A Child) UKSC 33

· Re B- S (Children) (Adoption: Application of Threshold Criteria) 2013 EWCA Civ 1146

What you'll learn

On completion of the course you will:
• Be aware of who can apply for special guardianship and adoption orders
• Have considered the effects of special guardianship and adoption orders
• Be familiar with key legislation and case law in this area of practice

Requirements

Watch the recorded webinar and review the reference notes and optional evaluation form to test your legal knowledge.
This course provides 0.5 – 1 CPD points (depending on length of time spent reviewing the supporting documentation).

Who is the target audience?

Children law practitioners

Course Content

Recorded Webinars

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Webinar

00:22:49

Written and recorded by Safda Mahmood

Documentation

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Reference Notes

1 Pages

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1 Pages

KeyWords

Special guardianship, Adoption, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Adoption Support Services (England) Regulations 2005, Adoption orders

Instructor

Safda Mahmood

Safda Mahmood

3347 Users
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Safda is a senior solicitor, with a public authority, having had practiced in both Private Practice and Local Government. Safda is on the Law Society Children Panel and specialises in Children Law and Adoption. He delivers training across the country and writes regularly for various journals including Family Law Journal, Legal Executives Journal and Law Society Bulletin.

Reviews

Suzanne Ludlow 7 years ago

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