I have been told by social services that my partners sister has to be supervised with my three children. My partner knows why but doesn’t want me to know.
Do I have a right to know?
If yes, how do I go about finding out?
This isn’t about me being nosey I am just curious as there’s certain people I don’t want my kids near and I aren’t able to tell if she is one due to not being told.
Thank you in advance!
Social Services / Supervised Access
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Suzie, FRG Adviser
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Re: Social Services / Supervised Access
Dear GBDDUK
Welcome to the parents’ discussion forum and thanks for posting.
I see that you are concerned about the reason why children’s services (the new name for social services) that your partner’s sister has to be supervised when with your 3 children. It is not clear from your post if she is their aunt or just your partner’s sister.
If children’s services has advised that this person should be supervised they must have serious concerns. In such situations, supervision would be suggested because, for example, that person’s own children are on child protection plans, have a criminal record which involves violence or harm to a child, in some instances that person may have restrictions about being around children who are under say 16.
As children’s services will not tell you why and your partner is not prepared to tell you, then you will need to make a decision whether his sister is able to see your children at all. You say you have particular concerns about certain people being near your children, so if you are not being told the reason for supervision, you can, if you wish take the position that she is not someone you want near your children. I think it is a decision that you have to make as it is your responsibility to ensure that your children are safe.
Is there a social worker allocated to work with your family? If so, ask why you cannot be told, it may be because for data protection reasons but you should be told why children’s services are not able to let you know.
As stated above, the decision rests with you about whether this person is able to see your children or not.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Suzie
Welcome to the parents’ discussion forum and thanks for posting.
I see that you are concerned about the reason why children’s services (the new name for social services) that your partner’s sister has to be supervised when with your 3 children. It is not clear from your post if she is their aunt or just your partner’s sister.
If children’s services has advised that this person should be supervised they must have serious concerns. In such situations, supervision would be suggested because, for example, that person’s own children are on child protection plans, have a criminal record which involves violence or harm to a child, in some instances that person may have restrictions about being around children who are under say 16.
As children’s services will not tell you why and your partner is not prepared to tell you, then you will need to make a decision whether his sister is able to see your children at all. You say you have particular concerns about certain people being near your children, so if you are not being told the reason for supervision, you can, if you wish take the position that she is not someone you want near your children. I think it is a decision that you have to make as it is your responsibility to ensure that your children are safe.
Is there a social worker allocated to work with your family? If so, ask why you cannot be told, it may be because for data protection reasons but you should be told why children’s services are not able to let you know.
As stated above, the decision rests with you about whether this person is able to see your children or not.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Suzie
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