When a child is at risk of harm, your Local Authority may intervene through care proceedings to ensure that child is safe. One of the possible outcomes of care proceedings may be a Supervision Order.
A Supervision Order is a Public Law Order made under the Children Act 1989. A Supervision Order allows the Local Authority to advise, assist and befriend a child under their supervision. Unlike a Care Order, a Supervision Order does not grant the Local Authority Parental Responsibility for the child. The Order aims to support and assist the family to improve the child’s circumstances. The Order can include specific conditions to help support a family such as regular visits from the Local Authority or asking parents to engage in parenting support programs. There should also be a support plan provided under a Supervision Order to clearly set out what support is to be provided.
A Supervision Order can be made alongside other Court Orders such as a Child Arrangements Order to allow the Local Authority to offer continued support. A Supervision Order can be implemented for a number of months or up to a year and can be extended if needed.
If you receive information that the Local Authority are applying to Court for a Supervision Order in respect of your child, our specialist Public Law family team are on hand to help. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our offices and speak with a member of the team.
