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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Children & Families:

1. Approves the action plan which responds to the stated good practice recommendations in the Ofsted Private Fostering Inspection report.

2 Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Hampshire County Council priorities by:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all" - by enabling children living away from their parents in private fostering arrangements to be cared for safely and lead positive lives, by receiving high quality care.

"Maximising well-being" - by enabling privately fostered children to experience a good quality family life so that they can achieve their maximum potential.

2.2 The decision will support existing good practice , as recognised by Ofsted and will encourage further development , which will result in private fostering arrangements continuing to be thoroughly assessed and privately fostered children being supported. These children are therefore more likely to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, and make a positive contribution .

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 None

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1 None

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 None

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

6.1 Not Applicable.

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor Mrs Patricia Banks

Executive Member for Children and Families