Consultation closure- implementation of a new Fostering-friendly Policy
Report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning.
Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report of the Head of HR, Performance and Service Planning, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the feedback received from trade unions and the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee and requesting approval to implement the proposal for creation of policy.
RESOLVED to:
1) Receive the consultation comments and recommendations from the Joint Consultative and Safety Committee (JCSC);
2) Accept the recommendation made by the JCSC that for “placement leave” in the proposed policy there be no difference between the time given for a child under or over five years old and that in all cases for the fostering of a child, four weeks’ paid leave be granted; and
3) Agree to the implementation of the proposals made to adopt a Fostering-friendly Policy with immediate effect.