Decision details

Private Fostering Statement of Purpose April 2018 - March 2019 and Private Fostering Annual Report April 2017 - March 2018

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 seek approval for the Private Fostering Statement of Purpose April 2018 - March 2019 and Annual Report 2017 - 2018

Decision:

That the Statement of Purpose for Private Fostering Services 2018-2019 [Annex 1 of the Director of Children, Young People & Learning’s report] and Private Fostering Annual Report 2017-2018 [Annex 2] 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: No financial impact

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

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

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings with interested parties

Consultees

Family Placement Team
Children's Social Care Management Team
CYPL Departmental Management Team

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

Publication date: 11/07/2018

Date of decision: 26/06/2018

Effective from: 19/07/2018

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