Special guardianship was introduced in 2005 as an alternative legal status providing permanence for children when they are unable to remain with their parents until they are 18-years-old.
The Department for Education invite your views on:
- how the use of special guardianship has changed since its introduction in 2005
- the assessment process
- the advice and support for special guardians
- examples of best practice
Ways to respond:
Complete a response form and either email SpecialGuardianship.REVIEW@education.gsi.gov.uk or write to:
Patrick Towgood/Neil Comport
Level 1, Adoption and Family Law
Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Department for Education
Published 16 July 2015
