Decision details

Private Fostering Service Statement of Purpose 2017 - 18 and Private Fostering Annual Report 2016 - 17

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the Private Fostering Statement of Purpose 2017-18 and Annual Report 2016-17.

Decision:

That the Statement of Purpose for Private Fostering Services 2017-2018 and Private Fostering Annual Report 2016–2017 be approved.

Reasons for the decision:

The compilation and annual review of the Statement of Purpose for the Private Fostering Service is a requirement under the National Minimum Standards for Private Fostering, July 2005, Standard 1.

Alternative options considered:

None. It is a requirement of the Minimum Standards that the local authority has a written Statement of Purpose in place for Private Fostering Services.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: There are no significant financial implications arising from this report.

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People and Learning.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings

Consultees

Family Placement Team
Children's Social Care Management Team
Children Young People & Learning Departmental Management Team

Contact: Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances Email: peter.hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351532.

Publication date: 05/07/2017

Date of decision: 05/07/2017

Effective from: 13/07/2017

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