Issue details
Fostering Services Statement of Purpose and Annual Report
PDF 18 KBThe Care Standards Act 2000 and National Minimum standards 2010 form the basis of the regulatory framework for the conduct of adoption agencies. Under 18.1 of the National Minimum Standards the Local Authority is required to have a clear statement of purpose which is available to and understood by staff, volunteers, children, birth parents and guardians, prospective adopters and adopters, and is reflected in any policies, procedures and guidance.
The Care Standards regulations 2010 and National minimum standards form the basis of the regulatory framework for the conduct of foster care agencies. It is a requirement for the Statement of Purpose for the Foster Care Service be reviewed and approved by the Executive on an annual basis. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the Statement of Purpose for 2014
It is a
requirement for the Executive member for Children & Young
People to formally approve the statement of purpose and
children’s guides at least annually.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2014
Decision due: 10 Jun 2014 by Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Lead member: Councillor Gareth Barnard gareth.barnard@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Children, Young People & Learning
Department: Children, Young People and Learning
Contact: Lorna Hunt, Chief Officer, Children's Social Care Email: lorna.hunt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351528.
Consultation process
Bracknell Forest adoptive parents.
Consultees
Family Placement Team
CSCMT
DMT
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of CYP&L
Financial Impact: There are no financial implications.
Decisions
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