Introduction
1.In July 2020, the local authority applied for public law orders in respect all three children of the family. I will identify them as A who is now [X], B who is [X] years old and C who is [X] years old. The applications were made in the premise of A’s challenging and unmanageable behaviour that has put herself and her family members at risk of harm. The local authority was also concerned about the parents’ ability to manage her. It was alleged that she was assaulted by her father and that A had assaulted the mother. Most regrettably A’s circumstances have not improved and she was made the subject of a final care order in June 2021 and subsequently a Deprivation of Liberty order in August of the same year.2.B and C continue to live with their mother. The local authority makes a number of serious allegations about the mother’s parenting that it contends has caused B and C significant harm. These are detailed in a schedule of allegations that I have appended to this judgment. These allegations are the subject of dispute. This judgment follows a fact finding hearing that was heard by me.