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A summary of what attending a review panel is like and the documents that you can submit to the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM).
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
We provide independent panels that review suitability to adopt or foster and other decisions made by adoption and fostering providers. IRM works with the Department for Education .
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the assessment and approval process of foster carers for looked-after children.
Form for family and friends foster carers to fill in to prove that they meet the training, support and development standards.
Information on independent fostering agencies and voluntary adoption agencies in England for 2017 to 2022.
Guidance on the registration of an independent fostering agency branch.
Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers's independent review of the fostering system in England with recommendations to the government about improving foster care.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
A summary for caseworkers and line managers of what attending an IRM review panel is like, including the documents you’ll need to submit.
How you can ask for an independent review if you disagree with an adoption agency’s or fostering service provider’s qualifying determination letter.
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
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