Keeping children close - Residential partnership to deliver homes for children and young people in Somerset

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Somerset Council require a range of residential homes to meet the needs of our children and young people in care. By working closely together, the council and residential home providers can create a more efficient, stable, and child-focused care system through mutually beneficial contracting arrangements. Our aims are to: o Ensure availability: Guarantee that a certain number of beds are always available for Somerset children in Somerset homes. o Stabilise costs: Provide predictable funding for both the commissioner and provider, which can lead to better financial planning and resource…