Form 84.40H – Notice Of Application For An Extension Of An Interim Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23C (2) (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act 2001)

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically when extending an existing interim special care order
• • Not for initial applications for special care orders
• • Not for final care orders
• • Use when the current order is due to expire and continued care is needed
• • For cases involving children with special care needs under the Child Care Act

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File this form at least 7-14 days before the current interim special care order expires to allow for court processing time. Late filing risks a gap in legal protection for the child.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form completed
• • Current order details accurately recorded
• • Specific reasons for extension clearly stated
• • Supporting documentation attached
• • Correct court registry identified
• • All relevant parties notified
• • Copy retained for personal records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current Form 84.40H from the Courts Service or website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current order
3. 3Prepare supporting documentation about the child's care needs
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court registry before the current order expires
5. 5Ensure all parties receive notice of the application
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only extends existing interim orders, it doesn't create new ones
• • It cannot be used to change the terms of the original order
• • The court must be satisfied that continued special care is necessary
• • The form must be filed through proper court channels
• • Electronic filing options may be limited for this form type