When does SS actions become intimidation/harassment?

[Ladybird123]

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[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Ladybird123

Welcome to the parent's discussion board. My name is Suzie, one of FRG's online advisers.

I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time with the current Children's Services involvement regarding the child protection plan and your 6 year old child who has a serious medical condition. By this it is likely she will be assessed as a child in need under s 17 Children Act.

The child protection plan should be used as a supportive tool to assist you to work alongside the core group network to make the required changes in a timely way and help keep your child safe. It should not be used as a tool in which to beat you with at what is already a difficult time for you.

Any written agreement you make with the Local Authority should be subject to careful monitoring and review to ensure it remains relevant, and reflects any changes made to your circumstances and the timeframe for these to be made.

If you feel that your wishes are not being considered within the current plans that are being made you could ask for a meeting to discuss this with the social worker and the team manager. It would be advisable to ask for this to be minuted and for a copy of these to be sent to you within seven days of the meeting taking place. If after this, you feel you are being treated unfairly you may wish to make a formal complaint.

I hope this helps.

Best Wishes

Suzie