Special Guardianship Support Plan - Health, Education, and Behavioural Support

Sep 4, 2026

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Special Guardianship Support Plan for a child under a prospective SGO, to be completed before the order is obtained. The plan records pseudonymous family details and sets out health, education, and behavioural/social/emotional support. Health guidance includes managing mild asthma symptoms, monitoring migraine-type headaches linked to emotional wellbeing, addressing overweight through diet and school Healthy Me support, and escalation steps to GP and NHS services. Education support covers Year 7 mainstream attendance, communication with school, potential relocation nearer to carers if granted, and access to Pupil Premium Plus, with escalation routes via SEND and providers.

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Support Plan

HEALTH

EDUCATION

BEHAVIOURAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Example Special Guardianship Support Plan Dated: Names are pseudonyms To be completed prior to Special Guardianship Order (SGO) being obtained CHILD Name: Maisie Surname: Smith Date of birth: Ethnic origin: White/British Religion: N/A Currently legal status: Interim Care Orders – children already placed in the couple’s care since 27/11/2020 Applications for other Orders: N/A Date recommended by Looked After Children Review/Court: PROPOSED SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP FAMILY Name: Jane Surname: Smith Date of birth: Ethnic origin: White/British Religion: N/A Name: John Surname: Smith Date of birth: Ethnic origin: White/British Religion: N/A CHILDREN IN FAMILY Name(s): N/A Date(s) of birth Support Plan 1. HEALTH Identified Health Needs include needs, strengths and difficulties of child, including any special needs which a disabled child may have or significant medical history, e.g. presentations to casualty. Specific Support Plan to meet Health Needs include needs, strengths and difficulties of carers, roles, services and timescales Maisie had a natural birth with no complications. She has no disabilities or significant medical conditions. Maisie’s childhood immunisations are up to date. Maisie had a Looked After Child health assessment on 23/12/2020. Maisie does experience mild asthma symptoms and uses a blue reliever inhaler as required. Maisie also experiences occasional migraine type headaches. It is suspected that these are linked to her emotional wellbeing and times of worry as opposed to there being any underlying physical condition. Carers will monitor this and seek advice from the GP if concerned. It is noted that Maisie is overweight with her BMI being just over the 99.6th centile. Jane and John generally follow a Slimming World diet and so encourage home cooked, balanced meals. They also encourage Maisie to have regular walks in the fresh air. Maisie is taking part in a Healthy Me programme at school which aims to support her in reducing her weight. The couple feel confident that they are able to continue to meet the children’s health needs through attendance at routine health appointments. They will also role model eating a balanced diet and encourage physical activity such as walking and swimming. Jane undertakes regular First Aid training though her employment. Should the couple be concerned about any medical conditions it is advised that they follow this up with the GP as necessary. They can also call the non-emergency NHS helpline 111 or 999 in an emergency. If the couple need additional support, they can contact Wiltshire Council Kinship & Fostering Team. Contact details are in Section 8. SGO support will remain the responsibility of Wiltshire Council for three years post the SGO being granted. After three years, the responsibility for SGO support (other than financial support) will rest with their home Local Authority. At time of writing, this is Somerset Council. 2. EDUCATION Identified Educational Needs -include needs, strengths and difficulties of child, including issues/concerns raised at school/nursery) Specific Support Plan to meet Educational Needs include needs, strengths and difficulties of carers, roles, services and timescales Maisie is in Year 7 and attends a mainstream secondary school on a full-time basis. She has continued to attend throughout recent Covid19 restrictions. Maisie reports to enjoy going to school and carers and professionals feel that Maisie receives a good level of support. Due to the distance between the carers’ home and the school, Maisie does have a long journey to and from school each day. If an SGO is granted, the plan would be to enrol Maisie in a school local to the carers’ home. Maisie’s favourite subject is Art, but she also likes Maths and English. At times, Maisie can struggle to concentrate and retain information and school report that in general Maisie is underachieving. However, she is observed by teachers to be hard working and trying hard to focus.

FAQs

What is this Special Guardianship Support Plan used for?

It is intended to be completed before a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is obtained, outlining support arrangements for the child.

How does the plan address the child’s health needs?

It covers day-to-day management of mild asthma, monitoring migraine-type headaches, support for weight management, routine health appointments, and clear advice on when to seek GP or NHS help.

What educational support is described in the plan?

It describes current Year 7 mainstream schooling, maintaining strong communication and attendance, possible enrolment in a nearer local school if an SGO is granted, and eligibility for Pupil Premium Plus funding.

Sep 4, 2026

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