News: 09 November 2026
New! Foster for Redbridge
Redbridge Council are looking for foster carers who would like to care for children who are disabled or have additional needs. Gloria Samuel, Head of Service for the Children with Disabilities Service in Redbridge Council, previously fostered for 20 years. Many of the children she cared for had physical and learning disabilities. Now retired from fostering, Gloria states “I don’t think potential foster carers realise just how much training and support is available when looking after children who happen to be disabled or have additional needs. There are many different care packages offered to support the child and foster carers fully, additional allowances for the foster carers, and the training involved is outstanding”. If you are considering fostering and would like to know more, please call us on 020 8708 6068 or visit the Council’s website to book a place on an information session.
Independent Scrutineer
The RSCP is looking for a new Independent Scrutineer. Please see link below to further information:
DfE Information Sharing Duty Statutory Guidance
In line with the requirements under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, which received royal assent earlier this year, today the DfE have published the Information Sharing Duty Statutory Guidance which can be downloaded via the link below:
Information sharing to safeguard children and young people – GOV.UK
The RSCP is making available two resources as a reminder of the statutory duty:
- RSCP Information Sharing Infographic – September 2026 (PDF 382KB)
- RSCP Information Sharing Briefing – September 2026 (PDF 343KB)
Below is a PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted by agencies to provide and used in staff briefings.