Decision details

To provide a clear written statement of the aims and objectives of the adoption agency. This will initially be considered by the Health and Community Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 7 September.

198/2005 The Cabinet approved the Overview and Scrutiny recommendations as laid out in paragraph 9 of the report with the exception of recommendation 9.2. Given the operational focus of the plan the approval of the statement of purpose on an annual basis be delegated to the Director of Children's Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services.

The decisions will support the Adoption Team and satisfy the requirements of the Care Standard Act 2000. They will ensure services provided for inter-country adoptions are carried out cost effectively.