Lead Member for Children and Families
DECISIONS made by the Lead Member for Children and Families, Councillor Bob Bowdler, on 27 February 2023 at Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams
10. Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 14 February 2023
10.1 The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2023.
11. Disclosures of interests
11.1 There were none.
12. Urgent items
12.1 There were none.
13. Reports
13.1 A copy of the reports referred to below is included in the minute book.
14. Children's Supported Accommodation Approved List (CSAAL)
14.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the Children’s Supported Accommodation Approved List (CSAAL).
DECISION
14.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) approve the establishment of the Children’s Supported Accommodation Approved List; and
2) delegate authority to the application evaluation panel to approve the appointment of providers onto the Approved List
REASON
14.3 The establishment of a new Approved List (CSAAL) to commission services from 2023 will contribute to the delivery of the Local Authority’s sufficiency needs for this cohort by:
· Further developing and diversifying the market and placements within East Sussex;
· Enabling a wider range of placements to be commissioned and directly awarded;
· Bringing all providers within a single quality, performance, and contract management regime;
· Ensuring all providers of 16/17 year old provision meet Ofsted requirements; and
· Enabling services to be commissioned and awarded for the best possible price.
15. The extension of the Collaborative Partnership Agreement with East Sussex Health Care Trust (ESHT) for the provision of 0-19 Early Help service
15.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the extension of the Collaborative Partnership Agreement between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and East Sussex Health Care Trust (ESHT) for the provision of 0–19 Early Help Service.
DECISION
15.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the extension of the Collaborative Partnership Agreement between East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Health Care Trust (ESHT) for the provision of 0–19 Early Help service for 3 years until March 2026
REASON
15.3 The extension of the partnership agreement includes a review and refresh of the partnership agreement, to ensure it reflects current guidance and standards.