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    Section 20 Consent Form - Children

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    This document is a consent form for a Section 20 Agreement to place a child in temporary local authority accommodation. The child confirms they understand the purpose of the agreement and are Fraser Competent to consent. They acknowledge the voluntary nature of Section 20 Agreements and that they can withdraw consent at any time. The child provides their wishes and feelings about the agreement and consents to its terms, including arrangements for placement, contact with family, health, education, and communication with social services. The child and social worker sign to indicate agreement.

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    Section 20 Consent Form - Children

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    This document is a consent form for a Section 20 Agreement to place a child in temporary local authority accommodation. The child confirms they understand the purpose of the agreement and are Fraser Competent to consent. They acknowledge the voluntary nature of Section 20 Agreements and that they can withdraw consent at any time. The child provides their wishes and feelings about the agreement and consents to its terms, including arrangements for placement, contact with family, health, education, and communication with social services. The child and social worker sign to indicate agreement.

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    Consent form for children aged 16 or under considering entering local authority accommodation.

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    This document is a consent form for a Section 20 Agreement to place a child in temporary local authority accommodation. The child confirms they understand the purpose of the agreement and are Fraser Competent to consent. They acknowledge the voluntary nature of Section 20 Agreements and that they can withdraw consent at any time. The child provides their wishes and feelings about the agreement and consents to its terms, including arrangements for placement, contact with family, health, education, and communication with social services. The child and social worker sign to indicate agreement.

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    Section 20 Consent Form - Children

    Uploaded by

    Natasha Phillips
    This document is a consent form for a Section 20 Agreement to place a child in temporary local authority accommodation. The child confirms they understand the purpose of the agreement and are Fraser Competent to consent. They acknowledge the voluntary nature of Section 20 Agreements and that they can withdraw consent at any time. The child provides their wishes and feelings about the agreement and consents to its terms, including arrangements for placement, contact with family, health, education, and communication with social services. The child and social worker sign to indicate agreement.

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    Section 20 Agreement Consent Form For Children

    Preamble:

    Section 20 Agreements can be used to place a child in temporary local


    authority accommodation where a parent may be temporarily unable to care
    for a child, a parent-child relationship has broken down or there are child
    protection concerns. Section 20 Agreements are completely voluntary and
    families and children cannot be forced to agree to any arrangement under
    Section 20. The agreement is intended to be a supportive partnership
    between children, families and social workers.

    This Section 20 Agreement is about [name of young person/s]

    I [name of young person] confirm that I understand the purpose of this consent
    form, and that I am Fraser Competent.

    I have been assessed by a doctor who confirms I am Fraser Competent. (Please


    attach a signed confirmation letter from your GP).

    I confirm that my parent/s/carer/s is/are [name of parents/carers]

    I understand that a Section 20 Agreement is voluntary, and cannot be made without


    my consent and that the Local Authority cannot place me in alternative
    accommodation unless I give my permission.

    I understand that I can change my mind about the S.20 agreement or remove
    myself from accommodation provided under the agreement at any time and without
    notice.

    I have/ have not asked the child protection team/ social worker to provide me with
    further information so that I can fully understand the process.

    I understand that my wishes and feelings about this S.20 Agreement must be taken
    into account by the local authority and the social workers dealing with my
    arrangement.

    I have written down my wishes and feelings about this arrangement and given them
    to the social worker. (Please attach a copy of this document to this consent form).

    I understand that I can audio or video record all or any part of this meeting.

    If you have recorded this meeting using video or audio, please tick here:

    If you have been prevented from doing so, please tick here:
    Please add any reasons for your request to record being denied here:

    I have also asked for the agreement to be put into writing.

    My first language is not English. I have requested that the agreement is written in
    [choice of language] and my request has been accepted/ denied.

    I understand that a Section 20 Agreement cannot be used to secure child protection


    proceedings against me.

    I understand that I am entitled to seek legal advice, and can find my own solicitor
    should I want to contact a lawyer.

    The terms of my agreement have been explained to me, including:

    Where I will be placed,


    What arrangements have been made for me to have contact with my family,
    Arrangements about my health and education needs, and;
    The level of communication I will have with my social work team.

    I understand the terms of the agreement and I give my consent.

    Signature of child:

    Date:

    Signature of lead social worker:

    Date:

    Law and Guidance for families and practitioners:

    Gillick and Fraser Competent

    President of the Family Divisions Guidance on Section 20 Agreements

    Cafcass Guidance on Section 20 Agreements

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