Policies and Procedures / Social Services - Child Adoption

The request was refused by Central Bedfordshire Council.

The Advocacy Fund

Dear Central Bedfordshire Council,

Under the Freedom of information act please can you send to me electronic copies of

A The policies and procedures which relate to social services removing children from the care of their parents.

B The criteria which has to be fulfilled to make a child eligible for being adopted out of a parents care

C What psychological assessments are used on the parents? (or other assessments) and a copy of a blank version.

PLEASE NOTE FOR CLARITY SAKE:

This FOI is made by the following organisation and not by an individual

This FOI Request is made by the Advocacy Fund which is an organisation and not by an individual.

http://advocacy-fund.org

ICO Section 8 Guidance states:

In the case of a company, it is not necessary to provide the full registered name. It will be acceptable to provide another name which exists as a real entity, such as a trading name.

Also under the guidance an email address is considered sufficient under the DPA for an address.

FOR CLARITY:
The Advocacy Fund is the Name of the organisation that is managed by Advocati Massa Ltd (Reg In England), who appoints it officers. Both are Not for Profit Organisations.

Both are real names in law and this FOI request is therefore compliant with the FOI Act and section 8 Guidance.

Please Forward all Responses to our Information Officer

Yours faithfully

Jane Clearly
Information Officer
The Advocacy Fund

FOI and Data Protection Request, Central Bedfordshire Council

Dear Ms Clearly

Freedom of Information Request

Thank you for your request received on 28th May 2012.

We will deal with your request within 20 working days, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case I will let you know. A fees notice will be sent to you and you will be required to pay before we proceed with your request.

If you have any questions about the contents of this email, please do not hesitate to contact the access to information email address quoting reference FOI133 2012-13 RG in any future communications.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Garner

Temporary Customer Relations & Information Officer
People & Organisation
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ


Direct dial: 0300 300 4995 Internal: 74995
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FOI and Data Protection Request, Central Bedfordshire Council

Dear Ms Clearly

We received your request for information on 26th May 2012.

Unfortunately it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request and we are unable to respond to you by today. I am sorry that we haven't replied in time but please be assured that we wish to make sure the request is completed thoroughly.

We hope that we can send a response to you by 10th July 2012.

If you have any questions about the contents of this email, please do not hesitate to contact the access to information email address quoting reference: FOI 133 2012-13 RG in any future communications.

Rebecca Garner
Temporary Customer Relations & Information Officer
People & Organisation
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ


Direct dial: 0300 300 4995 Internal: 74995


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Information Classification:
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Protected - contains personal data covered by Data Protection Act
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FOI and Data Protection Request, Central Bedfordshire Council

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Dear Ms Clearly

Please find attached Central Bedfordshire Council's response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Yours sincerely

Rebecca Garner
Temporary Customer Relations & Information Officer
People & Organisation
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ


Direct dial: 0300 300 4995 Internal: 74995


Content is NOT PROTECTED
Information Classification:
Not Protected - general data
Protected - contains personal data covered by Data Protection Act
Restricted - Sensitive Data only to be sent via secure email e.g. GCSX or message labs

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