Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Statement of Purpose sets out the
legislative and regulatory context under which Bracknell Forest
Council carries out the functions of the fostering service.
The Annual Report provides details of activity over the financial
year April 2018 to March 2019 and plans for the forthcoming
year.
That the Statement of Purpose for the Fostering Service 2019 - 20 and the Fostering Service Annual Report 2018 - 19 are approved.
The Statement of Purpose is in essence an updating of regulation requirements for Bracknell Forest’s practice and procedures in relation to fostering services.
None, the completion of the Statement of Purpose is a legal requirement under the Care Standards Act 2000, 23 [1], National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services Regulations, Standard 1. As this is a legal requirement no alternative options have been considered.
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: None
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director, People
Other reasons / organisations consulted
In meetings
Consultees
Fostering Service Team Meeting
Children's Social Care Management Team
People Departmental Management Team
Contact: Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances Email: peter.hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351532.
Publication date: 12/08/2019
Date of decision: 12/08/2019
Effective from: 20/08/2019
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