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Schedule 2 of the Children Act 1989 mandates that local authorities should promote contact between the child and his or her relatives, where this is consistent with the child\u2019s welfare and is reasonably practical. This includes sibling contact.<\/p>
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However, the department agrees that there is an anomaly in the 2010 Care Planning Regulations and recognises that the honourable Member for South Shields has raised this issue in the past.<\/p>
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In \u2018<\/em>Stable Homes, Built on Love\u2019, the department committed to a review of all legislation, regulations and standards of care to ensure all children in care receive what they need. Alongside this, the department will review the 2010 care planning regulations.<\/p>"}
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