# The Local Authority Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2018, Regulation 48: Engagement with children and others

Extent: E+W

(1) The local authority manager must put suitable arrangements in place for obtaining the views of—
(a) any child placed by the local authority provider,
(b) the parents of any such child, unless this is inappropriate or inconsistent with the child's well-being,
(c) foster parents, and
(d) staff employed at the service,
on the quality of care and support provided and how this can be improved.
(2) The local authority manager must report the views obtained to the local authority provider so that these views can be taken into account by the provider when making any decisions on plans for improvement of the quality of care and support provided by the service.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2018/1339/regulation/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-fostering-services-wales-regulations-2018/regulation-48
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