Issue - meetings

Report by the Director of Children’s Services

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.