Fostering Services Regulations and National Minimum Standards

Fostering Services operate within the legal framework of the Fostering Services Regulations and National Minimum Standards for Fostering April 2011. The National Minimum Standards and the Fostering Service Regulations 2011 form the basis of the regulatory framework under the Care Standards Act 2000 for the conduct of the Fostering Service.

Ofsted regularly inspect all Fostering Agencies to ensure that these standards are being met.

Fostering National Minimum Standards 2011

Fostering services: national minimum standards - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)