Agenda item
Fostering Stability: Sheffield's Staying Put Caring Policy for Care Leavers
- Meeting of Co-operative Executive, Wednesday 13 February 2019 2.00 pm (Item 14.)
- View the background to item 14.
Report of the Executive Director, People Services
Decision:
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The Executive Director, People Services submitted a report requesting Cabinet to endorse the revised Staying Put Caring Policy for young people leaving care: entitled ‘Fostering Stability: Sheffield’s Staying Put Caring Policy for Care Leavers.’ |
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RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves and endorses the publication of Fostering Stability: Sheffield’s Staying Put Caring Policy for Care Leavers. |
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Reasons for Decision |
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Supporting the recommendations in the report will ensure that the local authority meets its Statutory Duty to publish a policy for Staying Put that provides clarity to both young people and carers. |
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14.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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14.4.1 |
There is a statutory duty to provide a policy for Staying Put. This revision provides consistency and clarity for young people and carers and promotes access to Staying Put Caring arrangements. |
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14.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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14.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, People Services |
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Children, Young People and Family Support |
Minutes:
14.1 |
The Executive Director, People Services submitted a report requesting Cabinet to endorse the revised Staying Put Caring Policy for young people leaving care: entitled ‘Fostering Stability: Sheffield’s Staying Put Caring Policy for Care Leavers.’ |
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14.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves and endorses the publication of Fostering Stability: Sheffield’s Staying Put Caring Policy for Care Leavers. |
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14.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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14.3.1 |
Supporting the recommendations in the report will ensure that the local authority meets its Statutory Duty to publish a policy for Staying Put that provides clarity to both young people and carers. |
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14.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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14.4.1 |
There is a statutory duty to provide a policy for Staying Put. This revision provides consistency and clarity for young people and carers and promotes access to Staying Put Caring arrangements. |
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Supporting documents:
- Staying Put Caring Policy, item 14. PDF 276 KB
- Feb 2019 Staying Put Caring Policy, item 14. PDF 389 KB