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Fostering Panel Chair
Fostering Panel Chair Do What's Right, Do what's needed, Do what works.
As a professional and engaged Chair of meetings the postholder will facilitate a diverse and committed Fostering panel covering fostering services across the South of England. This panel hears items from two teams based in the South West along with one team in Hampshire and another in London. We hold roughly 16 panels per year. Action for Children £450 per panel plus expenses Covering the South of England (Panels held via Teams) 1 - 2 panels per month
Fostering Panel Chair
Fostering Panel Chair The Fostering Panel Chairperson is responsible for leading fostering panel meetings, ensuring that they are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with fostering regulations and national minimum standards. The Chairperson provides independent oversight, facilitates open discussion, and ensures that all panel members contribute effectively to the decision-making process.

They play a key role in safeguarding children and young people by ensuring that the panel makes clear, evidence-based recommendations on the approval, review, and continued suitability of foster carers. The Chairperson ensures that the welfare of children remains at the centre of all panel considerations, while maintaining impartiality, professionalism, and respect for all participants.
Action for Children Fostering Wales £300 per panel Newport 1 panel per month

#ThisIsKinshipCare | Kinship Care Week 2025

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Kinship Care Week (6-12 October 2025) is an opportunity to raise awareness about the amazing role that kinship carers play in children’s lives and society. Despite increased government and national awareness, many people do not understand what kinship care actually is.