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136 Review and Termination of Approval of Foster Carers
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143 <div class="well">
144 <p class="bold">
144 This chapter is currently under review.
144 </p>
145 </div>
154 <div class="section">
154 <h2 id="frequency">
154 1. Frequency
154 </h2>
155 <p>
155 Formal reviews of foster carers will take place at least annually.
155 </p>
156 <p>
156 Reviews will take place more frequently in the event of a significant change in
circumstances of a foster carer for example where there are concerns about the care provided
by the foster carer as a result of a complaint or allegation.
156 </p>
157 <p>
157 As well as formal reviews, there will be regular dialogue and feedback between the fostering
worker and the foster carer.
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159 </div>
165 <div class="section">
165 <h2 id="consultation">
165 2. Consultation with Foster Carer before the Review
165 </h2>
166 <p>
166 Prior to the formal review, the fostering social worker will send to the foster carer a copy
of the review report to enable them to prepare for the review in advance. The foster carer
will have the opportunity to communicate their views verbally or in writing to the fostering
worker.
166 </p>
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167 The fostering social worker will also, as part of the formal review, seek the views of all
members of the foster carer's household as well as the written comments and opinions as to
the foster carer from all social workers who have used the foster carer for a placement
since the last formal review as recorded on the social worker's end of placement report.
This will include contacting a social worker from outside the authority where appropriate.
167 </p>
168 <p>
168 The fostering social worker will also seek and take into account the views of any child
placed with the foster carer since the last review via the child's social worker.
168 </p>
169 </div>
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176 <div class="section">
176 <h2 id="formal">
176 3. Formal Review Meeting
176 </h2>
177 <p>
177 The review will be informed by a meeting held between the fostering worker and the foster
carer at the foster home. At the review meeting, the agenda as set out in the Foster Carer
Review Form will include an appraisal of the foster carer's training and development needs,
an evaluation of the training received since the last review, the foster carer's views of
the service and support provided as well as the appropriateness of placements made and the
care provided by the foster carer.
177 </p>
178 <p>
178 A Review Form will be completed and any recommendations discussed with the foster carer and
recorded. The foster carer should have the opportunity to put their views on the
recommendations in writing to be presented to the Fostering Panel or the
178 <a href="pr_desg_man.html#agency_foster">
178 Agency Decision Maker (Fostering)
178 </a>
178 when the Review Form is considered.
178 </p>
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180 </div>
186 <div class="section">
186 <h2 id="presentation">
186 4. Presentation to the Fostering Panel or Agency Decision Maker
186 </h2>
187 <p>
187 A report must be presented to the Fostering Panel on the foster carer's first review for a
recommendation and thereafter may be presented to the fostering panel. This may include
where significant changes to the foster carer's approval or the termination of the foster
carer's approval are recommended or where any circumstances exist which in the opinion of
the Agency Decision Maker require consideration by the Fostering Panel. This may include the
situation where an updating Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a new concern about
the foster carer or a member of the household.
187 </p>
188 <p>
188 Whether presented to the fostering panel or not, the report will be presented to the Agency
Decision Maker for a decision as to whether the foster carer remains suitable to foster and
whether the terms of approval remain suitable. Where it has been presented to the fostering
panel, the Agency Decision Maker will take into account the panel's recommendation.
188 </p>
189 <p>
189 The fostering worker will present the review findings and recommendations to the Fostering
Panel or Agency Decision Maker in a written report which incorporates the views of the child
or children placed, the written views of the foster carer and any report provided by a
social worker particularly where concerns have been expressed about a placement with the
foster carer. Any recommendations for change in the foster carer's approval should be
highlighted in the report.
189 </p>
190 <p>
190 Where the Review recommends the termination of approval of the foster carer, see
190 <a href="#term">
190 Section 6.1 Proposal to Terminate Foster Carer's Approval
190 </a>
190 .
190 </p>
191 <p>
191 Where the Fostering Panel's recommendation is for a different category of approval, see
191 <a href="#revise">
191 Section 6.2, Proposal to Revise the Terms of the Foster Carer's Approval
191 </a>
191 .
191 </p>
192 <p>
192 Where the foster carer has decided to give up fostering, see
192 <a href="#resig">
192 Section 8, Resignation by Foster Carers
192 </a>
192 .
192 </p>
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200 <h2 id="after_fostering">
200 5. After the Fostering Panel
200 </h2>
201 <p>
201 The foster carer will be informed in writing by the fostering worker of the outcome of the
review.
201 </p>
202 <p>
202 A copy of the Review Form and a record of the outcome of the review will be retained on the
foster carer's case record.
202 </p>
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210 <h2 id="represent">
210 6. Representations/Review Procedure
210 </h2>
211 <h3>
211 6.1
211 <a id="term">
211 </a>
211 Proposal to Terminate Foster Carer's Approval
211 </h3>
212 Where, as a result of a review, the termination of a foster carer's approval is proposed,
written notice of the proposal and the reasons must be sent to the foster carer within 7 days
of the decision and they must be advised that if they wish to challenge the decision, they
have the opportunity to make representations to the Agency Decision Maker or to request a
review by an Independent Review Panel under the Independent Review Mechanism as set out in the
212 <a href="p_ass_app_fost.html#representations_review">
212 Assessment and Approvals of Foster Carers Procedure, Representations / Independent Review
Procedure
212 </a>
212 . Notification/representations/ will need to be received by the Panel Administrator within 28
days of the date of the notice of the decision being sent to them. The Panel Administrator
will then notify the foster carer within 7 working days of the date when the Panel will
reconsider the matter (see also:
212 <a
href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_da
ta/file/792875/IRM_Foster_Carers_Information_Sheet_January_2019_SC.pdf" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">
212 Information about the IRM for Foster Carers
212 </a>
212 ).
213 <p>
213 The foster carer will not have the right to request a review by an Independent Review Panel
they are regarded as disqualified as a result of a conviction or caution for a specified
offence - see
213 <a href="p_pers_disq.html">
213 Persons Disqualified from Fostering Procedure
213 </a>
213 .
213 </p>
214 <p>
214 If no written representations or notification of a request for a review are received within
the period, a final decision to terminate can be made.
214 </p>
215 <p>
215 If written representations are received within the period, the matter must be referred to
the Fostering Panel for further consideration. Foster carers wishing to make representations
in person to the Panel may be accompanied by a friend or supporter. Where a foster carer
wishes to make representations in person, the Panel Chair may consider the Panel meeting as
a smaller quorate sub-group.
215 </p>
216 <p>
216 The Panel will make a new recommendation in relation to the foster carer and a final
decision will be made by the Agency Decision Maker taking into account any fresh
recommendation made by the Panel.
216 </p>
217 <p>
217 Written notice of the final decision, together with reasons, must then be sent to the foster
carer within 7 working days of the decision.
217 </p>
218 <p>
218 Where the termination of the approval of a foster carer is being considered, plans for the
termination of any current placement will also be required and made as appropriate.
218 </p>
219 <p>
219 Where the approval is terminated, the Agency Decision Maker, in consultation with the local
authority designated officer (LADO) will decide whether to refer the former foster carer to
the disclosure and barring service for inclusion of the carer's name on the Children's
Barred List.
219 </p>
220 <h3>
220 6.2
220 <a id="revise">
220 </a>
220 Proposal to Revise the Terms of the Foster Carer's Approval
220 </h3>
221 <h4>
221 6.2.1 Where the Foster Carer is in Agreement
221 </h4>
222 <p>
222 Where, as a result of a review, the it is proposed to revise the terms of the foster
carer's approval, a statement must be sent to the foster carer setting out whether it is
considered that the foster carer or members of their household (including any children
placed there) may have additional support needs as a result of the proposed revision and, if
so, how those needs will be met, and request the foster carer's agreement in writing to the
proposed revision of terms.
222 </p>
223 <p>
223 Where the foster carer's written agreement is received, the decision to revise the terms of
approval may be made immediately.
223 </p>
224 <p>
224 The Agency Decision Maker's decision in such circumstances is not a qualifying determination
and the foster carer may not apply for an independent review of the decision by way of the
independent review mechanism.
224 </p>
225 <p>
225 Foster carers must not be pressured to accept changes to their terms of approval.
225 </p>
226 <h4>
226 6.2.2 Where the Foster Carer is not in Agreement
226 </h4>
227 <p>
227 Where the foster carer does not agree in writing to the revision of their terms of approval,
then the representations/review procedure as set out in
227 <a href="#term">
227 Section 6.1 Proposal to Terminate Foster Carer's Approval
227 </a>
227 will apply.
227 </p>
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235 <div class="section">
235 <h2 id="updates">
235 7. Updates on Checks
235 </h2>
236 <p>
236 Disclosure and Barring Service checks should be updated every 3 years and if necessary, a
review of the foster carer's approval should be carried out immediately to take account of
any new information.
236 </p>
237 <p>
237 See
237 <a href="p_pers_disq.html">
237 Persons Disqualified from Fostering Procedure
237 </a>
237 </p>
238 <p>
238 Whilst there is no statutory time interval, as good practice medical information should also
be updated at least every 3 years by writing to the foster carer’s GP. In the event of any
serious concerns about the foster carers health, a review of the foster carers approval
should be carried out immediately.
238 </p>
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240 <div class="section1">
240 </div>
246 <div class="section">
246 <h2 id="resig">
246 8. Resignation by Foster Carers
246 </h2>
247 <p>
247 A foster carer may give written notice at any time of their wish to resign from the role.
Once written notice has been given, their approval will automatically be terminated 28 days
after receipt of the notice. The foster carer cannot withdraw their notice once it has been
received, nor can the Agency Decision Maker decline to accept the resignation. Should a
foster carer who has resigned subsequently wish to foster again, they will need to be
assessed under the procedure for
247 <a href="p_ass_app_fost.html">
247 Assessment and Approvals of Foster Carers Procedure
247 </a>
247 . There is no requirement for the fostering panel to be notified of resignations. However
the panel may find it helpful to be advised, as part of its monitoring role.
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