General article http://education.gov.uk/a0068804/private-fostering 2012-06-01T09:28:17 Private fostering Private fostering Information for local authorities about their responsibilities regarding private fostering. <![CDATA[<h1> Information for local authorities</h1> <p> The following legislation and guidance sets out the duties of local authorities in relation to private fostering:</p> <ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/doc/t/children private arrangements for fostering regulations 2005.doc">The Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations 2005</a></li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/doc/n/national minimum standards for private fostering.pdf">National minimum standards for private fostering</a></li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/c/children act 1989 guidance on private fostering.pdf">Children Act 1989 - guidance on private fostering</a></li> </ul> <p> If you are a parent or a carer of a child that may be privately fostered, you can find further information on the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Adoptionfosteringandchildrenincare/index.htm">Directgov</a> website.</p> <h1> Background information on private fostering</h1> <p> In March 2010 the Private Fostering Advisory Group published its report on private fostering, <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/n/no simple answers department advisory group report on private fostering.pdf">No simple answers</a>, and made a number of recommendations. The Government is considering its response to this report.</p> <p> In 2009, the Department commissioned the National Children’s Bureau and British Association for Adoption and Fostering to undertake <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/r/research into private fostering.pdf">research into private fostering</a> that focused on the children involved and practices of LAs in administrating their duties.</p> <p> In February 2009 Ofsted published its report on <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/i/inspection of la private fostering arrangements 2007 08.pdf">private fostering practices in LAs</a>, which included inspections from April 2007 to December 2008. This report highlights some of the <a target="_blank" href="//media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/e/examples of good practice from the ofsted report on private fostering apr 07 dec 08.doc">best practice</a> in various areas of private fostering practice.</p> ]]> false Early-years practitioner Local authority Parents and carers Social worker Young People Youth worker Department for Education English Directgov - adoption, fostering and children in care

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