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136 Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer Approval
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142 SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER
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144 <p>
144 Please note that applications for exemption in relation to foster carers living in a
different local authority area must be made to the manager of the fostering service for the
local authority in whose area the foster carer lives.
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152 <h2 id="usual_fost">
152 1. Usual Fostering Limit on Number of Children
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153 <p>
153 A person may not foster more than 3 children in each foster home except where all the
children are siblings.
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154 In all other circumstances, foster carers may only exceed this number if an exemption has
been agreed.
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162 2. Reasons why an Exemption may be Considered
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163 Applications for an exemption will usually be made because of the following exceptional
circumstances:
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164 <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
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165 The child concerned was previously placed with the foster carers and their placement
elsewhere has disrupted;
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166 The foster carers have special skills to meet the child's needs which are not available
elsewhere;
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167 <li>
167 The placement of the child over the limit is the most appropriate way of meeting the
child's needs arising from disability, race, religion, language and/or culture;
167 </li>
168 <li>
168 The placement is required to keep siblings together.
168 </li>
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170 Applications can only be made with the agreement of the foster carers concerned. When
considering an exemption the following factors should be regarded.
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173 The number, ages and circumstances of the children concerned;
173 </li>
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174 The arrangements proposed for the care and accommodation of the children concerned;
174 </li>
175 <li>
175 The relationship between the foster carers and the children concerned;
175 </li>
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176 The period of time over which the placement is likely to last;
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177 <li>
177 The likely effect on the children concerned and any other children living in the
household;
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178 <li>
178 The foster carers' capacity to provide sufficient care for all the children in the
placement;
178 </li>
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179 The need to safeguard and promote the welfare of the fostered children / young people and
any other children / young people who live in the foster home.
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188 3. The Process for Exemptions
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189 <h3>
189 3.1 Planned Exemptions
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190 The need for an exemption will be identified at the point when the duty fostering social
worker is seeking to identify a suitable placement for a child or children.
190 </p>
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191 Where a foster carer is identified as the most appropriate option to meet the child's needs,
and this is agreed by the supervising social worker for the carers and the foster carer, the
duty social worker should consult with the manager and if agreed prepare an application for
an exemption.
191 </p>
192 <p>
192 The social worker(s) to any other child in the placement should also be consulted in order
to seek their views on any impact (positive or negative) from a further placement
commencing.
192 </p>
193 <p>
193 All applications for planned exemption for foster carers living in the local authority area
must be made in writing, supported by reasons, to the
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193 Designated Manager (Exemptions and Extensions from Fostering Limit)
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193 for approval. Where the foster carers live in a different local authority area, the
application must be made to the manager of the fostering service for that area. The written
application will be prepared by the supervising social worker for the foster carers in
conjunction with the relevant child's social worker.
193 </p>
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194 The decision whether or not to grant an exemption will be recorded in writing, together with
reasons. Any exemption will be specific to a child or children and can be subject to
conditions. The foster carer will be notified in writing of the decision.
194 </p>
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195 Upon the granting of an exemption, a time limit will be specified and an exemption can only
extend beyond that date if the Designated Manager for the relevant local authority area
authorises it.
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196 <p>
196 The decision must be recorded.
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197 The decision will be reported to the next available Fostering Panel for ratification.
197 </p>
198 <h3>
198 3.2 Emergency Exemptions
198 </h3>
199 <p>
199 The Duty Manager for the Out of Hours Service can agree for a child to be placed in a foster
home above the usual limit in an emergency i.e. without the agreement of the Designated
Manager (Exemptions and Extensions from Fostering Limit). This agreement will only last
until the next working day.
199 </p>
200 <p>
200 An application for exemption beyond the next working day must then be made to the Designated
Manager (Exemptions and Extensions) and any such emergency exemption needs to be presented
to the next available Fostering Panel, as with planned exemptions.
200 </p>
201 <p>
201 An interim decision by the Designated Manager (Exemptions and Extensions from Fostering
Limit) may be necessary pending full consideration of the exemption.
201 </p>
202 <p>
202 As with 3.1, the emergency and interim approval can only be given by the local authority for
the area where the foster carers reside. Depending on the local authority involved, there
may be arrangements in place for a Duty Manager within the local authority to agree an
emergency or interim exemption. If such arrangements exist, an application for an emergency
or interim exemption must be made to the relevant manager in line with their procedures.
Otherwise an emergency exemption cannot be granted.
202 </p>
203 <p>
203 Any emergency or interim decisions to grant an exemption must be confirmed in writing and
copies of the decision, together with the reasons, must be placed on the child's file and
the foster carer's case record. A copy must also be sent to the foster carer.
203 </p>
204 <p>
204 The decision must be recorded.
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212 <h2 id="rev_monit">
212 4. Review and Monitoring of Exemptions
212 </h2>
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213 The Fostering Panel will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring of the exemption.
213 </p>
214 <p>
214 The Fostering Service is responsible for recording the ending the exemption when the
exemption is no longer required.
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222 <h2 id="exten">
222 5. Extension/Variation to the Foster Carer's Terms of Approval
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223 <p>
223 The placement must also be compatible with the foster carer's terms of approval. If the
placement would not be compatible, then an extension/variation to their terms of approval
will be required. (This will usually be in addition to an extension to the usual number of
children, as detailed above.)
223 </p>
224 <p>
224 All requests for extensions and variations must be presented in writing to the Fostering
Panel and thereafter the
224 <a href="pr_desg_man.html#agency_foster">
224 Agency Decision Maker (Fostering)
224 </a>
224 .
224 </p>
225 <p>
225 The only exception to this is where an emergency extension or variation to approval is
required to enable a placement to take place before the case has been presented to the
Fostering Panel. In these circumstances, the Designated Manager (Exemptions and Extensions)
can agree an emergency extension of the foster carer's approval to allow the placement to go
ahead. Any such decision can last for up to 6 working days.
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