Member

We are mindful of the pressures on local authorities and are committed to avoiding unnecessary burdens. We do not believe it is necessary to place a statutory requirement on local authorities to consult, collect feedback and publish it as part of the kinship local offer. The statutory guidance already sets out an expectation, as we have heard, seeking the views of children and families. We strongly believe this strikes the right balance, making sure that meaningful engagement exists, while allowing local authorities the flexibility to determine how best to do this in their local context.