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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Children & Families

Welcomes the positive outcome of the Hampshire Fostering Service inspection and approves the action plan in place to respond to the stated good practice recommendations.

2 Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Hampshire County Council priorities:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all" - by enabling some of our most vulnerable children to lead positive lives, cared for by a stable and permanent family

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

2.2 The inspection of Hampshire's Fostering Service has acknowledged there are many positive aspects of service delivery which benefit children and young people who use the service. It identified some good practice improvements in order to develop and promote a stable family placement for children. Children, therefore, are more likely to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing as adults.

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 Not applicable

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