Outside body

In-house Fostering Panel consisting of a range of in-house and external professionals and members of the public (Independent social worker Chair, in-house social workers, in-house Education service representative and independent members (care leaver and other Local Authority foster carer).

The Panel considers applications for the approval of new foster carers, extension to temporary approvals and full approvals for “connected person” (“family and friends” carers), foster carer annual reviews and other matters requiring scrutiny eg issues of concern.