Petition · Department for Education

Review process for Foster Carers transferring between local authorities

Closed 88 signatures

What the petition asks

The current process expects you to be reassessed when you move local authority. Foster Carers are assessed at a professional level and we think should be able to easily move Counties should they wish.
Many Councils are desperate for Foster Carers. We think the current transfer process for existing, approved carers is difficult and complicated, creating a barrier which prevents good quality carers wanting to move from one area to another. Once approved and are subject to continual Supervision, checks and training. Why do they need to go through the reassessment process from scratch? We think it is unnecessary and unwarranted.

Timeline

6 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
6 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 88
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 6 Mar 2025
Closed 6 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.