Purpose

Report setting out proposals for Cornwall to lead the development of ‘end to end’ fostering recruitment and retention arrangements through Fostering South West, in accordance with national Children’s Social Care Reform.

Decision

DECISION:

1. That, recognising the rising demand and complexity within fostering and the need to strengthen the local and regional response, Cornwall Council recognises in principle the potential benefits of joining the End-to-End Fostering Recruitment and Retention Reform Programme as one of the frontrunner South West local authorities and that the final decision on membership is delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools.

Reason for the Decision: 

As contained within the report.

Alternative options considered:

None other than contained within the report.

Conflicts of interest declared:

None.

Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:

N/A