Assessments carried out by independent practitioners

1. How many assessments were completed by independent practitioners or external organisations during the period 23/03/2020 and 22/03/2021 for:

A: PAMS* assessments 0
B: Parenting risk assessments 0
C: SGO assessments 86
D: Form F assessments 0
E: Connected Person / Kinship Care assessments 71
F: Kinship Viability Assessments 0
G: Age assessment / unaccompanied minor assessments 0

2. What is the average price paid per:

A: PAMS* assessment N/A
B: Parenting risk assessment N/A
C: SGO assessment £2,200.00
D: Form F assessment N/A
E: Connected Person / Kinship Care Assessment £2,200.00
F: Kinship Viability Assessment N/A
G: Age assessment / unaccompanied minors N/A

* PAMS (Parenting Assessment Manuals)

3. Please provide the name, position and contact details of the person or team responsible for commissioning these assessments

The Council has two Kinship Assessment teams – North / Mid Devon and East and Exeter / South Devon.  These teams are contactable through 01392 383000