M has extra needs compared to other children of his age.
A parent looking after him needs to help him manage:
– His education;
– His worries and anxiety;
– Making sure he goes to bed and gets up on time;
– Keeping his weight down and helping him live a healthy life;
– Helping him make friends;
– Helping him find interests and activities to do outside the home.
M’s mum loves him very much. She has tried her best to look after him.
When M was living with her she was not able to give him the care he needed to keep him healthy, happy and safe.
Even with lots of help from the local authority, M’s mum was not able to make changes so that things got better for M.
The judge has decided that M should stay living with his dad and [his partner C].
Since he has been living with his dad there have been some positive changes for M. He has been attending education 80% of the time. He has a better sleep routine. He is more relaxed and less anxious.
His dad and C still need a lot of help to meet M’s needs.
Oxfordshire County Council will work with [X] children’s services to help them care for M and give him what he needs.
M will see his mum regularly. At the start he will see her once a month. If things go well he can see her more often and can stay overnight.
Citations:
[2021] EWFC B23
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 09 December 2022; Ref: scu.662336