CSSIW introduce new inspection framework for fostering services in Wales
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The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) are changing the way they inspect local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies across Wales.

CSSIW will be using a new inspection framework the next time they inspect services and are stressing the importance of understanding these changes and how they affect inspections.

What is different?

  • The new framework focuses on well-being outcomes;
  • Changes to inspection reports, making them more accessible and providing clearer conclusions about the quality of services;
  • All local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies will be given notice prior to their inspection; and
  • The frequency of inspections will be every four years.

Inspections of local authority fostering services and foster care agencies will take palce every 4 years as part of a rolling programme.There are two types of inspections: full and focused.

Full inspections

These are routine inspections, planned as part of the CSSIW inspection schedule. Full inspections take place approximately six months after a newly registered service becomes operational. After that, inspections take place once every 4 years.

Focused inspections

These normally happen when concerns are raised or to follow up on areas of improvement identified at previous inspections. These inspections focus on certain aspects of a service. All inspections to foster care services and agencies will be announced.

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