regional fostering recruitment and assessment model
Waltham Forest Council is leading the development of a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model to boost capacity and standardise practices.
Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet decided in June 2026 for the council to lead a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model. This initiative aims to boost fostering capacity and standardise practices across the region, as part of the government's wider fostering reform agenda.
The council continues its involvement in the Local Community Fostering initiative, being one of four key regional authorities. The expansion of this service will focus on developing the new regional model, which represents a standardised approach to recruiting and assessing foster carers across a specific geographic region. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet decided in June 2026 for the council to lead a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model. Source
- The model aims to boost capacity and standardise practices across the region. Source
- It is a key component of the government's wider fostering reform agenda. Source
- Waltham Forest Council is one of four key regional authorities in the Local Community Fostering initiative. Source
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