Implementation of Pilot project to support adjustments to homes for foster carers to increase placement

May 7, 2026 Executive Director of Children's Services (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Children's Services approved funding for Community Connector and specialist SEND providers for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme for Spring, Summer, and Winter 2026. This decision was made on 7th April 2026 following a procurement process. The funding awarded totals £105,000 for Community Connectors and £119,546 for SEND providers.

Full council record

Purpose

Having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care following ICM Decision dated 15 April 2025:



To record and confirm:



The eligibility criteria and assessment process for implementing the pilot Fostering Capital Support Scheme.

Approval of a successful application as?set out in the?Exempt?Annex?A?to this report to be awarded in accordance with the agreed criteria and process set out in this decision paper.

Decision

Having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care following ICM Decision dated 15 April 2025:

To record and confirm:

  1. The eligibility criteria and assessment process for implementing the pilot Fostering Capital Support Scheme.
  1. Approval of a successful application as?set out in the?Exempt?Annex?A?to this report to be awarded in accordance with the agreed criteria and process set out in this decision paper.

Supporting Documents

For Publication - Officer Decision Report - Exec Director to enter into a funding agreement with Gre.pdf
For Publication - Officer Decision Report - Exec Director to enter into a funding agreement with Gre.pdf
For Publication - SEND and Community Connectors HAF Programme 2026-2027 003.pdf
For Publication - Officer Decision - Gloucester Library Furniture Award.pdf
For Publication - Officer Decision - Gloucester Library Furniture Award.pdf
For Publication - SEND and Community Connectors HAF Programme 2026-2027 003.pdf
For Publication - Fostering capital April 26 - Copy.pdf
For Publication - Officer Decision Form Phase 8 February FINAL 2026.pdf
For Publication - Officer Decision Form Phase 8 February FINAL 2026.pdf
For Publication - Fostering capital April 26 - Copy.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 May 2026
Expected date10 Jun 2026
Originally due10 Jun 2026