The government has announced it will establish a new National Stability Forum for Children's Social Care to advise ministers and civil servants on the best ways to promote stability, better life chances and outcomes for looked-after children.
In addition to providing national leadership, the government wants the forum to "galvanise" action by local commissioners and providers to join up and promote effective practice and decision making.
Although stopping short of creating a national "permanence board" to oversee all care placements and practice, some children's services expertssay the new forum could take the lead on developing a national outcomes framework (see below).
Such a move would be welcomed by independent care providers.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
