To review fostering service performance and approve related documents.

THAT:

(a)   the activity, quality and impact of Herefordshire Council’s fostering service as detailed in appendix A to this report be reviewed and any additional actions to support improvement identified;

(b)   the Herefordshire foster carers charter (appendix B) be approved;

(c)   the guide for young people that are looked after (appendix C) be approved; and

(d) the statement of purpose (appendix D) be approved.

It is a statutory responsibility for Cabinet to receive an annual fostering report and

approve the related documents. It also provides an oversight of the direction and

priorities for Herefordshire’s children and ensures they receive good quality care from

the county’s foster carers, who are supported to keep children safe, enjoy a healthy

lifestyle and attain good educational outcomes.

As this is a performance report there are no alternative options.