g the provision of adoption support services will be part of the adoption placement report. The timescale will then need to fit the timetable for that report which would allow 10 days (under AAR 31.3) for the adoptive parent to consider the report and make any representations. 180 Process for assessing support needs Section 4(1) of the Act and ASR 13 Request for assessment from: • Adoptive children, their parents/guardians • Birth parents and former guardians of adopted children or adults • Adopted adults, their parents/guardians • A child of an adoptive parents (whether or not adopted) • Birth sibling (full or half blood) of an adoptive child • A ‘related person’ to an adoptive child in respect of contact arrangements Assess for support services when considering placing a child with prospective adopter – AAR 31.2 If the service is counselling, information or advice only, assessment not always required ASR 14 and 15 Assessment for adoption support services or financial support Consult with PCT and education arm, ASR 14.4 Need for service identified? Yes No Yes One-off service likely to be provided? Notice given but no draft plan needed Prepare draft support plan No Notice given – ASR 17 – stating • Person’s need for support services • Time period for making representations • Whether local authority intends to provide services, and, IF SO  Services to be provided  For financial support, amount payable, basis on which calculated and conditions attached  Include draft plan Consult with service recipients as appropriate Representations received or time limit expires Local authority decision on provision of adoption support section 4(4) of the Act and ASR 17 Yes No No services provided. Decision given with reasons Notice includes • details of plan and person to review it 