The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010

Regulation 26

SCHEDULE 5E+WAgreement with an independent fostering agency relating to the discharge of the responsible authority's functions

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

1.  The agreement must contain the following information—E+W

(1) the services to be provided to the responsible authority by the registered person,

(2) the arrangements for the selection by the responsible authority of F from those approved by the registered person,

(3) a requirement for the registered person to submit reports to the responsible authority on any placements as may be required by the responsible authority, and

(4) the arrangements for the termination of the agreement.

2.  Where the agreement relates to a particular child, it must also contain the following information—E+W

(1) F's details,

(2) details of any services that C is to receive and whether the services are to be provided by the responsible authority or by the registered person,

(3) the terms (including as to payment) of the proposed placement agreement,

(4) the arrangements for record keeping about C and for the return of records at the end of the placement,

(5) a requirement for the registered person to notify the responsible authority immediately in the event of any concerns about the placement, and

(6) whether, and on what basis, other children may be placed with F.