Bath and North East Somerset Council Children's Service

Action plan to respond to Ofsted inspection of Fostering Services December 2007

Recommendations

No.	standard	Action being taken	Completion date	Lead
1	15	Ensure Fostering Panel has a fair representation of members from minority ethnic groups	May 2008	Sara Worth
2	12	Consider providing young people with `health passport' detailing illnesses, allergies, inoculations etc.	Oct 2008	Charlie Moat to consult with Dr Jones & Caroline Hodgkinson, LAC sub-committee to take forward proposal
3	15	Explore scope for Panel to include member who has disability experience	May 2008	Sara Worth
4	9	Construct written policies on safe internet and mobile phone use	Oct 2008	John Barnes/Lyn Whitfield
5	11	Include something in children in care review notification letters about the right to an advocate	May 2008	Liz Price/Independent Review Officers
6	11	Ensure a good support system for birth children of carers	July 2008	Sara Worth Anita Elkins
7	21	Formalise mentoring system for new carers	Sept 2008	Sara Worth
8	29	Ensure details of agreed pocket money given to young people is included in their Placement Plan	July 2008	Trina Shane/Charlie Moat
9	17	Address shortage of placements for sibling groups	Dec 2008	Sara Worth Ruth Martin