Case Law Update 13 – Devon v OH – Relevance of best possible outcomes duty (s 19(d) CFA 2014) in determining whether placement is ‘appropriate’

Are aspirations and outcomes applicable? This review decides an appropriate provision, balancing costs and preferences. An Upper Tribunal case. Included is a case overview, discussion around the decision, what this means for children, young people and families and implications for local authorities and other public bodies.