government's fostering reform agenda
Waltham Forest Council is leading a regional model for fostering recruitment and assessment, part of the government's reform agenda.
Waltham Forest Council is currently leading a new regional model for fostering recruitment and assessment, a strategic move decided in June 2026. This initiative, formalised by the council's Cabinet, expands the Local Community Fostering service and is a key component of the government's wider fostering reform agenda. It aims to boost regional fostering capacity, standardise practices, and enhance consistency across the area.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council decided to lead a regional fostering recruitment and assessment model in June 2026. Source
- The decision was formalised at a Cabinet meeting on June 2, 2026. Source
- The model aims to boost capacity and standardise practices across the area. Source
- It is a key component of the government's wider fostering reform agenda. Source
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