As part of the Department for Education Families First reforms, it is a requirement for Local Authorities to enter into a Fostering Recruitment Hub. This will be overseen by a Regional Care Cooperative (RCC), which is another requirement of the Families First reforms. This requires Oxfordshire County Council to allow its fostering recruitment services to be carried out on a regional basis, hosted by another Local Authority.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Revenue Expenditure > £1m;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2026
Decision due: 20 Oct 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Contact: Lisa Lyons, Director of Children's Services Email: lisa.lyons@oxfordshire.gov.uk, Charlotte Davey, Assistant Director for Countywide Services Email: charlotte.davey@oxfordshire.gov.uk, Delia Mann, Deputy Director for Children's Social Care Email: delia.mann@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07824 498791.
Consultees
The proposal will have implications for Oxfordshire County Council fostering staff.
Plan Reference: 26/197
Reason No Public Access: None