Hosted by the Local Family Justice Board and Fenners Chambers, this session shares expert perspectives on Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and the expectations surrounding SGO support plans.
Fenners Barrister Louise Ballantyne provides an overview of the regulations surrounding SGOs.
Her Honour Judge Gordon-Saker discusses the Court’s expectations for tailored SGO plans.
Stuart Stapleton and Sue King from Peterborough City Council, alongside Ana Caldararu and Steve Crossman from Cambridgeshire County Council, explore how support for Special Guardians is provided and how SGO plans are drawn up.
Finally, Nicola Silk, Consultant Family Court Adviser at CAFCASS, explains the information CAFCASS requires before approving an SGO plan and the key expectations they have for its content.
You can find the presentations below:
Fenners Chambers: SGO Regulations – An Overview
CAFCASS: What CAFCASS Needs to See to Approve a Plan and Key Expectations for its Content