Emergency Statutory Instrument with updated rules for child placements in foster homes signed off on August 21

Anne T writes:

Why would ‘normal foster care’ approvals be suspended? Why would the government be recommending a more ‘flexible approach’ to same. Genuinely confused. Is it a health thing? How does Covid-19 even factor into foster care in anyway?

Anyone?

SI 312: Child Care (Placement of Children in Foster Care) (Emergency Measures in the Public Interest – Covid-19) (Amendment) (No.1) Regulations 2020