Issue details

Commissioning arrangements for children in care

Item 1: To join the new West Midlands Fostering Framework and progress this recommendation through governance channels to cabinet for approval.
Item 2: To join the new West Midlands Residential Framework and progress this recommendation through governance channels to cabinet for approval.
Item 3: To enter into arrangements for the provision of Short-Term Emergency Placements and Bail and Remand Intensive Care placements for children in care and/or children in criminal court proceedings.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/ Saving > £1,000,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/05/2024

Decision due: 16 Jul 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children & Families

Lead director: Executive Director for Social Care and Health

Department: Social Care and Health Directorate

Contact: Rachael Boswell, Lead Commissioner – All Age Specialist Provisions, Children’s accommodation based services Email: Rachaelboswell@warwickshire.gov.uk, Gurpreet Bains, Commissioning Officer Email: gurpreetbains@warwickshire.gov.uk, Rachel Thomas, Commissioner Email: rachelthomas@warwickshire.gov.uk.

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