Decision details
Annual Report on the Council's duties in respect of Private Fostering Arrangements
PDF 35 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report details the Council's duties, working in cooperation with partner agencies, in respect of private fostering arrangements and notifications in accordance with Regulations, National Minimum Standards and Guidance as detailed in The Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005
Decision:
(1) To NOTE the report;
(2) To AGREE the evaluation of the outcomes of the work in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children;
(3) To ASK the Divisional Director (Safeguarding Social Care and Family Service) to present an annual report to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board on how it safeguards and promotes the welfare of privately fostered children, including how it cooperates with other agencies.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council is required by legislation to carry out these duties and reporting to the Lead Member and the LSCB on how these are undertaken is good practice.
Alternative options considered:
None. This is a statutory duty with which we have to comply.
Report author: Trina Shane
Publication date: 12/01/2012
Date of decision: 11/01/2012
Decided at meeting: 11/01/2012 - Cabinet
Effective from: 20/01/2012
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