Issue - meetings

(1)         The Chairman advised that she had attended the Foster Carers Awards and wished to congratulate the organisers of the event and the very moving evening where she had met guests who had been Forster Carers for over 30 years.

(2)         Ms Davies advised that the nomination for the Foster Carers Awards came from a mix of people including young people and social workers. The nominations were received by a Board.  The Board made the final decisions on the award winners which came in categories that included; Bronze, Silver, Gold and long service.  A press release was also issued.

(3)         Mrs Davies confirmed that Ofsted had been carrying out a 2 week announced inspection which was due to conclude on Friday, 22 October 2010.