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A summary for caseworkers and line managers of what attending an IRM review panel is like, including the documents you’ll need to submit.
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2013.
Ofsted has today published results of a survey asking children, learners, parents, foster carers, social workers and other professionals about their experiences of children’s social care.
Form for foster carers to prove they meet the required training, support and development (TSD) standards.
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Research on how behavioural influences on fostering and adoption recruitment can be used to encourage the recruitment of quality foster carers and adopters.
Section 31 grant determination letter sent to the lead local authorities of regional cluster groups selected for funding through the investment in fostering reform.
Letter that Ofsted sends to independent fostering agencies giving notice of inspection and asking for particular information.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
We're seeking views on the current state of foster care in England and how to improve the prospects of children in care.
Evaluation of Match Foster Care's performance in providing foster care placements as well as support for foster children and their families.
A summary of what attending a review panel is like and the documents that you can submit to the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM).
This report sets out our findings from a small research project that explored what contributes to good matching decisions for children in foster care.
Research into the attitudes of potential adopters and foster carers.
Fostering in England statistics for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.
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