IN THE FAMIY COURT SITTING AT WORTHING
Christchurch RoadWorthing BN11 1JDBefore:HIS HONOUR JUDGE THORP(sitting as a High Court Judge (pursuant to s9(1) SCA)B E T W E E N:WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCILandK MS P TROY appeared on behalf of the Applicant Local AuthorityMS M HANCOCK appeared on behalf of the Respondent Mother (A protected party, by the Official Solicitor)MS L WALLS appeared on behalf of the Child through their GuardianJUDGMENT(Approved)This Transcript is Crown Copyright. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part, other than in accordance with relevant licence or with the express consent of the Authority. All rights are reserved.This judgment was delivered in private. The judge has given leave for this version of the judgment to be published on condition that (irrespective of what is contained in the judgment) in any published version of the judgment the anonymity of the children and members of their family must be strictly preserved. All persons, including representatives of the media, must ensure that this condition is strictly complied with. Failure to do so will be a contempt of court.HHJ THORP:1.This is an ex tempore judgment.2.I am dealing in this case with the welfare of K, who is 14 and a half years of age. Since 23 February 2022, she has been living in a foster placement subject to an interim care order made by the Court.