eir legal representative if one is appointed, will need information from the child’s record to complete the application form. This will include a copy of any placement order and the child’s birth or adoption certificate. It is important for the agency to ensure that they are provided with the information and support needed. The agency must be ready to submit the report required under Rule 14.11 so that the hearing of the application is not delayed. Where the prospective adopter wish their identity to remain confidential, Form A58 allows them to ask the court to allocate them a serial number, which will be used instead of their name on any documents sent to the other parties. The position of the child 8.30. The child will not be a party to the adoption application except in certain circumstances. The Rules provide that the child will be a party when:  permission has been granted by a court for parents or guardians to oppose the making of an adoption order;  the child opposes the making of the adoption order;  a children and family reporter recommends that it is in the best interests of the child to be a party to the proceedings, and the court accepts that recommendation;  the child is already an adopted child;  any party to the proceedings is opposed to the arrangements for allowing any person contact with the child, or a person not being allowed contact with the child after the making of the adoption order;  the prospective adopters are relatives of the child. 8.31. If the child is made a party, then a children’s guardian will be appointed unless this is not considered necessary to safeguard their interests, and they will be entitled to legal representation. Whether or not the child is a party, they must attend court for the final hearing unless the court specific