A and B (Children)

IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 child and members of his 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.

1.������ This judgment must be read in conjunction with the one delivered on 1.8.14, [2014] EWFC B218 , at the conclusion of the listed final hearing. The background and issues, findings and conclusions are set out in full therein. That judgment sets out the legal principles I had taken into account and that I was acutely aware of the draconian nature of the care plan for adoption. Two more relevant authorities taken into account are Re R (A child) 2014 EWCA Civ 1625 and Re A 2015 EWFC 11 Munby P.

2.������ Prior to the July 2014 final hearing the M had been assessed by SISP. They identified the M�s mood fluctuations and anxiety as a concern. The opinion of the assessors was that although the M tried to contain and control her emotions it could not be maintained long term especially when caring for 2 young children.

Dr C adult psychiatrist reported that at times of stress the M�s parenting capacity could be negatively impacted as she would be unable to prioritise the needs of the children and psychotherapy was needed which would tend to be for 6m-1y.

The ISW Ms P concluded that the M is at the beginning of her journey of recovery but is not sufficiently engaged with a recovery plan for consideration to be given to the children�s move to her care.