(need to insert letter heading appropriate to Office base.)
Address of parent / carer
Date:
Dear
Written Agreement
Name of Child:
Date of birth:
Legal Status (if applicable):
The purpose of this letter is to make explicit the concerns the Local Authority has regarding (name of child) and what we expect you to do as a consequence. We want to work with you to achieve the best possible solutions to your situation.
Grounds for Concern
The Local Authority believes that: (insert concerns here and this could include a safety statement)
Expectations
The Local Authority expects that you will: (insert detail)
The Local Authority will provide the following support to you: (insert detail)
(The following to also be included here in all circumstances):
We will be courteous towards you and will arrive on time or let you know as soon as possible if we have been delayed or need to cancel our appointment.
We will be always listen to your views and try to reflect them in this agreement.
The views and wishes of children and young people will also be included within our discussion, review and recording of this agreement.
Consequences of not complying with these expectations:
The Local Authority would like to work alongside you to keep (name of child) safe.
We will know if things are improving when (insert details of outcomes desired remembering to keep them SMART)
However, if (name of parent / carer) fails to keep to this agreement, it may be necessary for the Local Authority to seek legal advice in relation to the welfare of (name of child).
Review of Agreement:
This written Agreement will be reviewed no later than (date). You will be included in that review and we will listen to your views and wishes which will be taken into account alongside a review of what has happened since we made this agreement.
If you need any further explanation or wish to discuss this agreement further , please contact (child name)’s social worker on (tel number).
Signed: Team Manager
Date: