Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer
Havering Council addressed foster carer communication and retention in July 2025, issues relevant to the Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer role's oversight of care quality.
In July 2025, Havering Council discussed communication challenges with its foster carers, a factor that can affect the quality of care reviewed by Fostering Independent Reviewing Officers. This discussion at a Corporate Parenting Panel meeting followed feedback from departing carers. The council was also working to approve new in-house carers at that time.
The Corporate Parenting Panel meeting in July 2025 noted four foster carer resignations, primarily due to retirements, alongside the approval of four new in-house households and five more undergoing assessment. Communication issues were raised as a concern by some departing carers, according to a presentation by the Head of Corporate Parenting and Fostering Service Manager.
Key facts
- Havering Council discussed communication challenges with foster carers in July 2025. Source
- Four foster carer resignations occurred in Havering by July 2025, primarily due to retirements. Source
- Four new in-house foster carer households were approved in Havering by July 2025. Source
- Five more foster carer households were undergoing assessment in Havering by July 2025. Source
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