Section 146 — Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989: Form and terms of agreements

146 Form and terms of agreements (1) Every agreement entered into under section 140 or section 141 or section 142 of this Act shall— (a) Be in writing: (b) Specify the term of the agreement: (c) Specify the manner in which it may be terminated and, unless so specified, shall provide that the agreement may be terminated by either party on giving 7 days notice in writing: (d) Contain provisions relating to the care and control of the child or young person during the term of the agreement, including, but not limited to, provisions relating to— (i) The educational, social, cultural, and religious needs of the child or young person: (ii) A programme for the provision of services and assistance for the benefit of the child or young person: (iii) The rights and obligations of the parents or guardians towards the child or young person: (iv) Access to the child or young person by the parents or guardians or any other person. (2) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1)(c) of this section, an agreement entered into under section 140 or section 141 or section 142 of this Act shall be terminated if a family group conference decides that the agreement should be terminated.