The Fostering and Adoption Panel reviews permanency plans for children in Lambeth's care. Its statutory duties include recommending whether a child should be placed for adoption, assessing the suitability of prospective adopters for specific children, and deciding on long-term fostering arrangements. The Panel makes recommendations to the Adoption Agency, with a senior officer holding the final decision-making authority. It also assesses the suitability of foster carers for long-term placements, with specific membership requirements for these cases.