Decision details
Annual fostering report – April 2015-2016
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To review fostering service performance and approve related documents.
Decision:
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.
Reasons for the decision:
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.
Alternative options considered:
As this is a performance report there are no alternative options.
Publication date: 21/10/2016
Date of decision: 20/10/2016
Effective from: 26/10/2016