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The decision-making model must consist of three distinct phases:

  1. A robust preparatory phase.
  2. The Children’s Hearing, followed by a pause in proceedings.
  3. Sharing the decision with a child and their family— verbally and in writing.

The final decision will be a majority decision.

If there is a dissenting view from a Panel Member, then the Chair must reflect that in the written decision.

The Chair must provide the decision within a reasonable time limit.

A framework must be developed for how written decisions should be approached by the Chair.

A summary of the decision made by the Hearing must be shared alongside the full decision. It must be:

  • in plain language, and
  • in a format appropriate to the age and stage of the child.

There must be consideration given to whether this would also be appropriate for family members.