<t>Oh,I thought by enquiring or asking a question that it indicated that I did not know the answer.I cant see where I assumed anything. I must admit to being a little confused as to how someone can work with individuals involved in child care proceedings and local authorities. Can anyone do this and...

I know how this feels its fantastic, it is also true of positive actions,this week I helped someone who I work with to do something that will change their life in a very positive way at no small cost to me.

It felt as though I was worth something

<t>I was checked as you would expect I was happy to assist and had nothing to hide.Looking at it in another way when in our case the father had unsupervised contact whilst the little one was in care and there were some serious incidents. The L.A. at the time had not carried out CRB checks on him, if...

All good and valid points,Help 1870 are you a professional so to speak then with a job in the area you describe?

<t>The fact remains,the only positive outcome that I can find has forced (and I say forced because that is the only way,in law,) local authorities to change their policies is judicial review. i am not comfortable having to resort to such opinions and objectives but who is listening? On the subject o...

<t>Hi David, as far as I am aware local authorities can pay legal fees in connection with an application for a special guardianship order. <br/> You can download a copy of the special guardianship regulations 2005. i am not sure if the information is in there but it is worth having a copy.If you qua...

Thanks for pointing that out David. Again welcome to all to express your views in this lively debate, best wishes from me.

Nana 20, I have welcomed you, apologized and agreed with you on certain points.I do not intend to change my opinion.

<t>Good point maricharle, how we push local authorities is another matter, the ones that are unlawful have the resources and power to get away with it.My own I think sent their reply to the NAKC and i would bet that it paints a picture of absolute harmony and compliance.They say one thing and in pra...

<t>Hi Muspark, I would agree normally but we are not dealing with a level playing field as both central and local government are aware of the issues but choose to ignore them in so much as providing equality.Therefore there is a disincentive of some kind (financial implications) for central governme...