t as young people in these arrangements will require a range of skills to live independently once they leave a ‘staying put’ arrangement. 66 Support for foster carers 7.38. For the ‘staying put’ arrangement to be fully effective, local authorities will need to discuss with the former foster carer whether they require any particular training and guidance to help support the young person. The type of support that a former foster carer will need to provide in a ‘staying put’ arrangement is likely to be different to that they provided when fostering the young person. The local authority should explore with the former foster carer the type of training and support they think they will require, particularly in helping the young person develop their independent life skills. 7.39. Whether the former foster carer is from the local authority or an independent fostering service, careful consideration should be given to continued support which could include peer support. Independent Fostering Providers 7.40. Local authorities should consider how best to manage ‘staying put’ arrangements with independent fostering providers. 7.41. As said previously, young people living with foster carers supported by independent providers should be treated in the same way as those young people living with local authority in-house foster carers when consideration is given to a ‘staying put’ arrangement. Local authorities should have discussions with independent fostering providers at an early stage regarding the option of a ‘staying put’ arrangement. This discussion should include the amount of allowance the local authority will pay the former foster carer. Monitoring and Reviewing 7.42. Monitoring the ‘staying put’ arrangement will form an important part of the support package. The pathway planning 