(3) In carrying out his or her duties under this section, the probation and social welfare officer shall bear in mind the wishes of the child. (4) When a child is placed with a foster family, it shall be the responsibility of the probation and social welfare officer to communicate with the guardians or parents of the child, to inform them of the progress of the child and to arrange a trial period for the child to be at home as soon as it is appropriate. (5) The probation and social welfare officer shall visit the child during the trial period at home and make plans for the future of the child in consultation with the foster parents. 33. Interim supervision order and interim care order. (1) A family and children court may, on hearing information on oath by a probation and social welfare officer, or an authorised person, that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, make an interim supervision order or an interim care order in respect of the child. (2) An interim order may not be made unless a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm as described in section 21. (3) The maximum period for an interim order is three months, but the court may prescribe a lesser period. (4) If the probation and social welfare officer wishes to recommend a full care or supervision order, he or she shall present a report to the court during the period of the interim order. 34. Exclusion order. (1) A family and children court may, in addition to, or in proceedings for a supervision order, care order, interim supervision or interim care order, make an exclusion order prohibiting a named person from having contact with the child or with the child and persons looking after the child. (2) Before making an exclusion order, a family and children court shall be satisfied that it is necessary for the protection of the child and to safeguard the child’s welfare.

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