Scottish Government

LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND: GOOD PARENTING, GOOD OUTCOMES
Report on File Audit of Local Authorities' use of Looking After Children Materials

Social Work Services Inspectorate: Dr Sharon Vincent
Consultants: Ms Jackie Irvine Ms Anne Partington

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Contents

Summary of Key Findings
Section One - Introduction
Section Two - Findings
1 Characteristics of the children included in the Audit
2 Essential Core Record and Placement Agreement
3 Essential Background Record
4 Care Plans
5 Day to Day Placement Arrangements
6 Review Materials
7 Assessment and Action Records
Section Three - Conclusions
Annex 1 The Sample
Annex 2 Local Authority File Audit Questionnaire
Annex 3 Possible revisions to Looking After Children forms