Agenda item

RESOLVED:

1.  That the revised Adoption Statement of Purpose and Children’s Guide to Adoption which reflects changes in regulations, statutory guidance and National Minimum Standards as well as the restructure of the service from 1 April 2011 (Appendix 1of the report) be noted.

2.  That the annual report provided for corporate parenting committee on the adoption service for the period 1 April 2010 – 31 March 2011 and mid year report 1 April 2011 – 30 September 2011 (Appendices 2 and 3 of the report) be noted.

3.  That officers undertake a detailed analysis of the cohort of children due for adoption, examining all relevant issues, including health needs and demographic factors that might be pertinent to the speed of the adoption process report back to the committee in February 2012.

4.  That Dr. Anthony Tam be invited to the February 2012 committee to talk about his experience and knowledge on health issues facing children waiting for adoption.