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A sample of the commercial signals our analysis has extracted from Oxfordshire County Council’s public meetings, updated as new transcripts are analysed. Summaries are open to everyone; subscribers see the full analysis, verbatim quotes and filters.
Social Care · 4 Dec 2023
The council delivers 'Skills to Foster' as a two-day course with flexible delivery (two weekdays or two Saturdays) and mandates ongoing annual trainings (first aid and safeguarding). This creates opportunities to…
Social Care · 4 Dec 2023
Oxfordshire claims a large local fostering community (around 250 foster carers) which supports local recruitment, training, and peer networks.
Social Care · 4 Dec 2023
Mocking Bird Hub provides a hub carer who supports a cluster of foster carers; monthly meetups and activities create a structured support network for children and carers.
Employer Support for Fostering
Workplace/Policy · 4 Dec 2023
Some employers are fostering-friendly and provide time off to support fostering, presenting a potential avenue for employer engagement and workforce planning.
Social Care · 4 Mar 2024
There is a clear demand signal to recruit more local foster carers to keep placements within Oxfordshire; current figures show 270 fostering households and around 700 children in care.
Social Care · 4 Mar 2024
Process starts with an inquiry (phone or online), information pack for ~48 hours, then an initial home visit by a social worker, followed by a 4–6 month assessment with 6–8 visits and references/DBS checks.
Social Care · 4 Mar 2024
The speakers provide direct contact points for further questions (Sarah at end of phone or email); attendees are encouraged to reach out for more information.
Social Care · 4 Mar 2024
Relief carers (weekends/holidays) and emergency placements exist, with an emergency duty list that can mobilize foster carers at short notice (even at night).
Operational · 4 Dec 2023
Action items to progress inquiries: email information packet, conduct a 10–15 minute follow-up call, schedule a home visit, complete Stage 1 assessment (medical references, DBS checks, chronology), read Form F before…
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Evidence-based social value themes for Oxfordshire County Council, derived from meeting transcript analysis.