Independent Safeguarding and Standards IRO Handbook
Produced by the
Independent Safeguarding and Standards (Health and Community Services)
Authored by
Independent Safeguarding and Standards
and published on
01 Aug 2012
Prepared internally, no external cost
Summary
Providing practical guidance on the responsibilities of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) for children who are looked after by the States of Jersey (in a children's home, foster care, or elsewhere).
It includes the IRO's:
- responsibilities in planning and reviewing the care of looked-after children
- considerations for specific groups
- support in planning the transition to adulthood
- management of disputes and complaints
- strategic and management responsibilities
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