The government has launched a review of foster care in England to build a comprehensive picture of what the fostering system looks like and how it can be improved.
Plans for a "fostering stocktake" were first announced in the Putting Children First white paper published in July 2016.
In early April, the Department for Education formerly launched a call for evidence, seeking views on the current state of foster care and how to improve prospects for the 51,850 fostered children in England.
WHO IS LEADING THE STOCKTAKE?
Sir Martin Narey, former government adviser, and Mark Owers, professional adviser to the Adoption Leadership Board, have been appointed to oversee the process.
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