The Public Law Outline (PLO)
In practice and how to meet the statutory timescales
The President of the Family Division has expressed a need for a “radical reset”, that is, a change of culture to reduce delay and for proceedings to only be issued after all pre-proceedings steps have been explored.
Understand what this means in practice by attending our first legal seminar in this series on The Public Law Outline
The Public Law Outline
Dates:
- 21st January 2025
- 4th February 2025
- 6th March 2025
Venue: Virtual or face to face
Cost – see below
To book your space please complete the booking form below
Learning Outcomes:
How effective pre proceedings can prevent delay and avoid the need to commence care proceedings
- Overview of the best practice following the recommendations of the Public Law Working Group and the President’s Guidance on how to achieve the best outcomes within the child’s timescale.
- The importance of early intervention and strengthened practice resulting in the identification of families who should enter or exit the Public Law Outline process
- Understand Public Law Outline stages and implement them within statutory timescales.
- Understand the different routes of the Public Law Outline pre proceedings process and how it can support or avoid care proceedings.
- Understand the importance of clear and consistent communication with parents and professionals including Independent Reviewing Officers, Children’s Guardians to prevent drift and delay.
Attendance suitable for:
- Children social workers or managers
- Any social care professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of supporting children they are responsible for
- Legal advisors who want to understand the social work process before a legal planning is requested.
- Independent Reviewing officers
- Children Guardians
Cost:
£150 plus VAT
To book your space please complete the booking form below
Group booking discounts are available.
If you are interested in this course or similar training, please contact us info@kingsleyknight.co.uk