Fostering Programme: New Hubs Expression of Interest
The Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme is inviting local areas to apply to join the programme via an Expression of Interest. Building on the success of the current Hubs within the programme, the next phase will expand beyond the “front door” and deliver a stronger and more integrated approach to recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers through an end-to-end hub model. This Expression of Interest is open to groups of Local Authorities, Children’s Trusts and non-profit Independent Fostering Agencies interested in working together to establish a Fostering Hub. Bidders must read all four documents in full before completing the application. Application documents: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fostering-programme-new-hubs-expression-of-interest
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Summary
· The Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme is inviting local areas to apply to join the programme via an Expression of Interest.
· Building on the success of the current Hubs within the programme, the next phase will expand beyond the “front door” and deliver a stronger and more integrated approach to recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers through an end-to-end hub model.
· This Expression of Interest is open to groups of Local Authorities, Children’s Trusts and non-profit Independent Fostering Agencies interested in working together to establish a Fostering Hub.
Bidders must read all four documents in full before completing the application. Please review all documents held on the Gov.uk page before submitting a bid: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK
Eligibility
This Expression of Interest is open to groups of Local Authorities, Children’s Trusts and non-profit Independent Fostering Agencies that are not already operating, or have not previously operated, as hubs in the Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme.
Please note, LAs or Childrens Trusts must be the lead bidder in applications. More information about eligability can be found in the applciation documents: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK
Bids must include a minimum of four areas. Any consortium made up of fewer than four areas will not be eligible to apply.
Objectives
Building on the success of the current Hubs within the programme, the next phase will expand beyond the “front door” and deliver a stronger and more integrated approach to recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers through an end-to-end hub model.
The objectives for the programme are set out in the end-to-end fostering hubs programme booklet, which can be found here: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK
Dates
We will be hosting two market engagement sessions in April: 14 April 14:00 – 15:00 and 28 April 14:00 – 15:00. Both sessions will cover the same information. If you are interested in attending a session, please contact Fostering.Programme@education.gov.uk to arrange an invitation to one of these events, stating your preferred date.
For more information on relevant timelines, please see the application documents: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK
How to apply
To apply for this grant, please see the application docs held here: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK
Supporting information
All information required can be found in the applications documents: Fostering programme: new hubs expression of interest - GOV.UK