Agenda item

Helen Woolgar, assistant director, safeguarding and care introduced Audrey Bouazizi, head of service Adopt London Regional Adoption agency to the committee who presented the report and key highlights.

Issues /queries arising from presentation:

·  Housing needs for potential adopters when considering adopting from sibling groups. It was explained that kinship carers do receive increased priority for rehousing

·  Looked at issues relating to delays in the court process

·  Systemic issues relating to black children having to wait longer to be adopted discussed. Ongoing piece of work with partners.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the progress of children with a care plan of adoption during 2022-23 be noted.

2.  That the activity of the local authority working in partnership with Adopt London South (ALS) during 2022-23 be noted.

3.  That the Adopt London South Annual Report for 2022 – 2023 be noted.