Request to apply for Grant from DfE for
proposal to increase the CYPS capacity for residential provision..
This includes a proposal to add a third NWD Hub, a 6 bedded cluster
consisting of 3 two bedded homes for the most complex children and
conversion of an existing building to provide emergency and
unplanned care for children.
There is an urgent need to increase the property portfolio for
children in care due to insufficient capacity in our in-house and
increasing use of expensive and poor quality external provision. A
national crisis of limited provision, increased costs, combined
with an increase of referrals and children entering care is
creating significant demand and service pressure.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information relating to the financial
Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Assistant Director - Resources (CYPS)
Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Children and Young People's Service - Executive Members & Corporate Director Meetings
Lead member: Executive Member for Children & Families
Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
Contact: Mel Hutchinson, AD Children & Families Email: judith.russ@northyorks.gov.uk Email: mel.hutchinson@northyorks.gov.uk Email: judith.russ@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A working group has been established
consisting of all the internal services, meeting frequently to
develop a project plan.
Discussions have taken place with health partners and will be held
via the safeguarding partnership with police and education.
Consultees
Internally property, housing, planning and
finance services.
External partners, police, health, and education