1. How many children and young people (CYP) are placed in supported accommodation by the local authority as of 1/11/23? Please break this answer down by type of accommodation and the status of the CYP.
46 looked after children and 36 unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Please note our interpretation of supported accommodation is as per the Department of Education definition “Semi-independent living accommodation not subject to children’s homes regulations – where some supervisory or advice staff are employed (although they do not have to live on the premises). This placement code includes hostels, foyers, YMCAs. Also includes lodgings, flats and bedsits where supervisory staff or advice workers are specifically employed and available to provide advice and support to the residents.” We do not hold a breakdown of the information into specific types.
2. What percentage of CYP are placed inside the local authority boundary?
68.29% inside the boundary.
3. Please breakdown those placements by procurement method.
60.9% via framework and the rest via spot contract arrangements.
4. For the last date that data is available, what was the highest, lowest and average weekly cost?
£9,260, £334 and average £2,668.
5. What is the email address for the team within the local authority who commission supported accommodation placements?