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.