The Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2003

Regulation 22

SCHEDULE 2 RECORDS TO BE KEPT BY FOSTERING SERVICE PROVIDERS

1.  A record in the form of a register showing in respect of each child placed with foster parents—

(a) the date of the child’s placement;

(b) the name and address of the foster parent;

(c) the date on which the child ceased to be placed there;

(d) the child’s address prior to placement;

(e) the child’s address on leaving the placement;

(f) the child’s responsible authority (if it is not the fostering service provider);

(g) the statutory provision under which the child is or was provided with foster care.

2.  A record of all persons working for the fostering service provider, which must include in respect of a person falling within regulation 20(1) the following matters—

(a) full name;

(b) sex;

(c) date of birth;

(d) home address;

(e) qualifications relevant to, and experience of work involving, children;

(f) whether the person is employed by the fostering service provider under a contract of service, a contract for services, or otherwise than under a contract, or is employed by someone other than the fostering service provider;

(g) whether the person works full-time or part-time, and, if part-time, the average number of hours worked per week.

3.  A record of all accidents occurring to children whilst placed with foster parents.