Decision details
Annual Report of the Council's Duties in respect of Private Fostering arrangements
Decision Maker: Cabinet Single-Member Decision
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report details how the Council carries out its duties in respect of children and young people who are being looked after within private fostering arrangements in accordance with national regulations, minimum standards and guidance as detailed in The Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005
Decision:
The Cabinet Member notes the report and requires the Service Manager (Assessment and Family Support) to provide an Annual Report on how the Council, working in partnership with members of the LSCB, safeguards and promotes the wellbeing of children and young people
Reasons for the decision:
The Council is required by legislation to carry out these duties and the compilation of a policy statement is seen as good practice
Alternative options considered:
None. This is a statutory duty with which we have to comply. Producing this report represents good practice and is a demonstration of our corporate parenting duties
Publication date: 14/01/2011
Date of decision: 06/01/2011
Effective from: 22/01/2011
Accompanying Documents:
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