hority to interview the person whose needs are being assessed, and ASR 14.3 requires this, where the local authority consider it appropriate. In the case of an adoptive child, the adoptive parent should be interviewed unless this is inappropriate in the circumstances, and depending on the age and understanding of the child. 9.51. A written report of the assessment must be prepared, and this will inform the decision on what, if any services are to be provided, and the contents of any plan as to their provision. A copy of the report should be given to the person being assessed to ensure that the process is transparent and clear. Support services plan: ASR 16 9.52. The local authority must prepare a plan if they propose to provide support services, but not for services limited to the provision of advice and/or information, or a one-off service (see section 4(5) of the Act 2005 and ASR 16). The draft plan and notice of the outcome of their assessment must be given to the person whose needs have been assessed. Where it appears to the local authority that the person may have need for services from a clinical commissioning group, Local Health 179 Board or the local authority’s education department, they must consult them before preparing the plan. 9.53. The plan should set out:  the services to be provided  the objectives and criteria for evaluating success  time-scales for provision  procedures for review  the name of the person nominated to monitor the provision of services in accordance with the plan. 9.54. If the assessment has been undertaken at the matching stage, the plan will be part of the placement plan under regulation 35 of, and Schedule 5 to, the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 (AAR) (see chapter 5). Notice of outcome of assessment: ASR 17 9.55. Once the a