The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for People setting out the activities of the Adoption Service, January – December 2015 and the updated Statement of Purpose in line with Standard 18.3 of the Adoption National Minimum Standards.

On consideration of the report, the Leader of the Council acknowledged the achievements of the Adoption Service and, on behalf of Members, thanked the relevant officers for their sterling work.

Resolved:-

1. That the Annual Report, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the updated Statement of Purpose, as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report, be approved.

Reason for Decision

1. The Annual Report provides one of the two reports required each year.  The second report takes the form of an interim adoption report.

2. The Adoption Statement of Purpose has been updated and requires Cabinet approval.

Other Options

There are no other options presented as it is a statutory requirement to present a report to the Executive twice yearly and to update the Statement of Purpose annually.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Eligible to call-in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Cllr Jones