Case No. EWFC-93

90.I do very much hope that the father will be able to bring himself to accept the decision of the court and the need for professional support. He has started to make progress and has a supportive family but there is a very significant history. The guardian and indeed the mother were clear that if positive change can be proven and sustained, then the door is open to direct contact in the future. This is likely to be a long process, however, of at least 12 months duration followed by reassessment and patience is required. The father should record the “videos” monthly and send small cards and presents; the mother will encourage responses. 91.The father would be wise to spend his time seeking and accepting support rather than delaying matters further by making another application. In the absence of proof of acceptance of professional advice and of positive engagement and change, the outcome is likely to be the same.92.In the event that this positive change occurs, then the guardian has confirmed that at that stage the father’s extended family could be considered for supervising contact at some point. It is likely that professional support would be required at first.XII