Holiday and ss

[Noodle2024]

Hi everyone,
I really hope you can help.
My children are subject to pre proceedings. The main problem was my parents drinking. He didn't come to the last meeting and ss were not happy. We have since separated. I told the sw and she said she would call me for an update. Never did.I want to take my kids on holiday (still in UK) do I have to inform them or can we just go? They and I really need a break. I don't have many friends were I live and ex can't have unsupervised contact.
I just want to reset my head.

* The main problem was my parents drinking. *

im confused

your ex doesn’t want the children around your parents due to drinking?

no passports required?

Op meant partner.

Ring social worker and give details of dates and where you are going (give the address). Be available for a visit before you go and when you get back

No passport required. Sorry I meant partners drinking.
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Would be going on ferry

Are you still with partner?

@Noodle2024 I think your just gonna have to ask. Is it all booked and paid for ?

personally
if i had SS involved with my children
id be inclined to ask if i could fart let alone go on holiday

* I told the sw and she said she would call me for an update. Never did*

and presumably since then you have called and chased and emailed?

Not with partner anymore.
I have called etc...
But no response.
Actually usually I have to wait long time for response

email. the location and dates

Agree with this . When my grandson was on PLO. Me /dd always let ss know if gs way staying away from home or if dd was going away. That way its covered.

Did you email and say you want to go away?

Have you got your SW's email? Email all the details.

I would let them know. Phone and leave a voicemail/message and 100% leave an email so there’s a paper trail. It’s on them then if they don’t get back to you, it’s not like you didn’t try to talk to them

Yes definitely let them know. It won't do you any harm to tell them but you might be looked upon badly if you don't. You can leave a message if you can't get through and ask for the message to be case noted.

You still have parental responsibility you can make this decision. Unless the LA get responsibility through court they cannot stop you. Unless you have a child protection plan you have agreed to stay home or be available for unannounced visits from SW? But it would state this in you plan I think.

Personally I would email to inform you are having a holiday. Make it clear ex is not going to be on this holiday. And going forward always communicate via email and always chase if they don't get back to you starting each Chase email with the dates of the email you are responding to and the dates of other emails you have sent chasing.

I am assuming you’ll be represented by a solicitor given your in pre proceedings, in which case you could ask your solicitor to enquire on your behalf, give details as others have suggested…your solicitor will also be better placed than any of us to advise you about going on holiday.