Agency Responsibilities when supporting families through Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings

Public Law Outline (PLO) takes place when the Local Authority is concerned about a child’s wellbeing and unless steps are taken to address and alleviate those concerns, the local authority may consider making an application to the Court. The PLO process is therefore the last opportunity for parents to make changes to improve their parenting before care proceedings are issued. This is referred to as Pre-Proceedings work. These lunch and learn sessions will provide you with an understanding of the PLO framework whilst exploring thresholds and the roles/responsibilities of partnership agencies when supporting families through Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings.