Working agreements.

[halstone]

Now I know these are not law binding but if the other parent does not agree with one that is in place is it the polices responsibility to make sure he takes notice of it or social services? There is one in place with my children I sighed it to agree children's dad will have contact supervised as he is seen to be a risk one part states if contact can not be managed safely then it should not take place. Dad has had numerous chances of others supervising and put the children at risk each time so has no other option but to go to a contact centre funded by himself. He will not do this and keeps turning up disrupting the children what can I do to make sure my children stay safe.

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Halstone

Welcome to the parent's board. My name is Suzie one of the Family Rights Group online advisers.

You are right by thinking that a written agreement is not a legally binding document. I assume you have entered into a contract with Children's Services to ensure your children have safe contact with their father, who has been assessed as a risk to them. But it is not clear if he has entered into a separate agreement, one that is being monitored by the Local Authority and if there is a court order, child protection or child in need plan in place.

In your post there is little information about why your children's father is being asked to have supervised contact. If you are doing everything within your control to comply with the agreement, then you can only take responsibility for your own actions.

If you worry you are not being able to stick to it, or you are being prevented from keeping to your side then I suggest you inform the social worker as soon as possible. In the event that you feel your own or your children's safety is being putting in danger during contact, I suggest you contact the police, and then let Children's Services know what has been happening as soon as possible after this time.

If there is no current police or probation involvement, and the agreement is just between you and Children's Services, then you would be advised to tell your their father to seek legal advice about any future contact with the children.

I hope this helps.

Best Wishes

Suzie