This report will detail the impact of the
change of Council Policy in 2019 to change the financial and other
support available to Special Guardians. The policy change was
designed to increase the number of children in care who achieve
permanency under SGO's. An initial review and audit of the impact
has been completed. An update on SGO support team and our offer to
SGO's will also be provided for scrutiny
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Bidford & Welford; (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2021
Decision due: 20 Sep 2021 by Corporate Parenting Panel
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children & Families
Lead director: Executive Director for People
Department: People Directorate
Contact: Sharon Shaw, Head of Corporate Parenting Email: sharonshaw@warwickshire.gov.uk, Calvin Smith, Head of Children's Safeguarding Email: calvinsmith@warwickshire.gov.uk.