This report details and seeks Cabinet approval
for how we intend to purchase residential care, foster care and
supported accommodation for children and young people in care. The
report details both a short-term response to the ending of existing
arrangements as well as longer term proposals to remodel how we
purchase these types of care and support.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2025
Decision due: 12 Feb 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services
Contact: James Purdie Email: james.purdie@thurrock.gov.uk.
Consultation process
None required at this time. However,
co-production / consultation has begun with providers of Supported
Accommodation and Children's Homes
Consultees
PIN published inviting any organisations
providing children's homes or supported accommodation to attend an
event to co-produce an improved model of local care and support.
The PIN did not relate to the Cabinet decision but to the future
commissioning of these services.
Commissioners Input (Yes / No): No
Consult with relevant Scrutiny Committee (Yes / No): No