Bromley Fostering Statement of Purpose

Standards & Regulations

Fostering Services National Minimum Standards (England) 2011:

• Standard 16 - Statement of Purpose and Children’s Guide.

The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011:

• Part 2 - Statement of Purpose and Children’s Guide.

The Fostering Services National Minimum Standards, 2011, Section 16, state that every Fostering Service should have a clear statement of purpose which is available to, and understood by, foster carers, staff and children, and is reflected in any policies, procedures and guidance. It is available to the responsible authority and any parent or person with parental responsibility.

2013/14 (July 2013 – updated to reflect new regulations)