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Adoption and Permanency Panel

The Adoption and Permanency Panel is responsible for overseeing the running of the local authority's adoption service and receives annual reports on the service and its performance.

Its function is to make recommendations on whether a child should be placed for adoption; whether a prospective adopter is suitable to adopt a child; and whether a child should be placed for adoption with a particular prospective adopter. The Panel also gives advice on permanency planning issues for all Looked After Children.