Case No. GL20P00553

one of the primary reasons that family members should be informed about the birth of a child unless there is good reason to the contrary, is so that placement within the family can be considered despite the wishes of the parent or parents. 35.Ms Henke and Mr. Halliday submit that the court should not accede to the gloomy prognosis as to the outlook for baby H if placed with her without the fullest possible assessment. She has an arguable case that should be fully explored. Such exploration, and the consequent delay, would not prejudice H’s welfare for H will remain with the same carers until any final decision. If the ultimate decision is that adoption is in H’s best interests and is necessary and proportionate, the placement will continue. Accordingly, the applications that the grandmother wishes to make will not disrupt H’s life.