The Care Standards Act 2002, the Adoption and Children Act 2002, the Children (Private Arrangement For Fostering Regulations) 2005, and their associated regulations require that the following documents are submitted to City Council Senior Officers and Members for ratification.
I. Fostering Agency Statement of Purpose.
II. Adoption Agency Statement of Purpose.
III. Private Fostering Statement of Purpose.
Compliance with this requirement is checked by Ofsted during their inspections of these three service areas. These documents are issued to key stakeholders on an annual basis, including foster carers, private foster carers, adopters and relevant professionals. They are available to view on the City Council Website.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 20 Dec 2010 by Cabinet
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services and Learning
Department: Children's Services and Learning Portfolio
Contact: Email: felicity.budgen@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4899.
Consultation process
Emails between relevant Cabinet Members and Officers as required.
Consultees
Legal and Finance Heads of Service.
Public Comments may be sent to: Simon Slater, Looked After Children, Floor 5 Marlands House, Civic Centre Road, Southampton, Tel 07786 303931, Email simon.slater@southampton.gov.uk
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: None.