Changes to the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020

The flexibilities introduced in the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 lapse on 31 March 2021. We have always been clear that these regulations would remain in place only for as long as they were needed.

In view of ongoing unprecedented challenges faced by the sector, this consultation seeks views on:

• 2 options for the health assessment provision for fostering and adoption
• extending the virtual visits’ provisions for a further 6 months
• extending suspension of the regulation that details the minimum frequency of Ofsted inspections for all children’s social care providers for a further 6 months