Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

An IRO is an independent person who will oversee your care while you are looked after by Sandwell Children’s Trust.

The IRO will look to see if your needs are being met in your foster placement. They look at how you are doing in education, how your contact is going and whether you are healthy.

The IRO will look at your care plan and will make sure everyone is working towards it.

The IRO will visit you and get your views on how things are going before the LAC review is held. All people involved in your care will be asked to attend the review meeting.