Dear Ms Wedderburn,
Thank you for contacting the Information Governance Team at Achieving for
Children, provider of Children's Services for the London Borough of
Richmond, the Royal Borough of Kingston and the Royal Borough of Windsor
and Maidenhead.

Your Freedom of Information request regarding the semi-independent
residential framework in the London Borough of Richmond was received
today. We will endeavour to respond to your request within 20 working days
of receipt in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Yours sincerely,

Chantelle Elliott
Information Governance Support 
Business Services and Transformation
  
Email: [1][Achieving for Children request email]
Achieving for Children
42 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BW
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Dear Ms Wedderburn,
Your Freedom of Information request has now been considered.
Your Request

Please could you answer the following questions in regard to Looked After
Children (LAC) in Residential Semi-independent and Supported Placements,
covering the ages below:

* Age Groups: 12-15, 16-17 and 18+
* LAC Band: Care leavers, Young people with children, Women needing
refuge, Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers, Homelessness and Threaten with
Homelessness.

1.  How many Looked After Children (LAC) does the London Borough of
Richmond upon Thames Council currently have?

2.  How many of these LAC are aged 12-15?

i.   How many are currently placed in 24 hour support accommodation?
ii.  Do you require more 24 hour supported housing providers for 12-15
year olds?
iii. Please provide the company names of the providers currently being
used for the provision of services for supported accommodation to LAC
aged 12 –15.
iv. Please provide the average cost per child per week per provider of
supported accommodation to LAC aged 12-15. Please include costs for 24
hour support.

3.  How many of these LAC are aged 16 and 17?

i.   How many are currently placed in semi-independent accommodation?
ii.  Do you require more housing providers for LAC aged 16 and 17? If
so, in what sector? (semi-independent or supported housing)
iii.  Please provide the company names of the providers currently being
used for the provision of services for semi-independent accommodation to
LAC aged 16 and 17.
iv.  Please provide the average cost per child per week per provider of
semi-independent accommodation to LAC aged 16 and 17. Please include the
costs for floating support.
v.   How many LAC aged 16-17 are currently placed in supported
accommodation?
vi.  Do you require more supported housing providers for 16-17 year
olds? 
vii. Please provide the company names of the providers currently being
used for the provision of services for supported accommodation to LAC
aged 16 and 17.
viii. Please provide the average cost per child per week per provider of
supported accommodation to LAC aged 16 and 17. Please include the costs
for 24 hour support.

4.  How many of these LAC are aged 18+?

i.   How many are currently placed in semi-independent accommodation?
ii.  Do you require more housing providers for LAC aged 18+? If so, in
what sector? (semi-independent or supported housing)
iii.  Please provide the company names of the providers currently being
used for the provision of services for semi-independent accommodation to
LAC aged 18+.
iv.  Please provide the average cost per young adult (18+) per week per
provider of semi-independent accommodation to LAC aged 18+. Please
include the costs for floating support.
v.   Please provide the company names of the providers currently being
used for the provision of services for supported accommodation to LAC
aged 18+.
vi.  Please provide the average cost per young adult (18+) per week per
provider for 24 hour supported accommodation to LAC aged 18+. Please
include the costs for 24-hour support.

5.  Please can you explain your commissioning process for semi-independent
and supported living providers? Do you spot purchase, have framework
contacts/agreement or block contracts?

i.  Where and how do I register?

6.  Where can I find the local authorities guidelines stating the
requirements needed to operate as a regulated semi-independent housing
provider? is an office space an essential requirement?

i.  Please supply a list of standard policies & procedures.

7.  Is an inspection carried out on the property before semi-independent
placements commence? If so, who is the best point of contact to arrange
inspection?

8.  Who should be approached within the council to discuss commissioning,
service provision, rates, and referrals?

i.  Please can you provide the contact details of the relevant person.

9.      When are the next tender dates?
Response

Please see attached.

Yours sincerely,
Chantelle Elliott
Information Governance Support 
Business Services and Transformation
  
Email: [1][Achieving for Children request email]
Achieving for Children
42 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BW
[2]http://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/
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Children may contain confidential information or legally privileged
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have received this message in error, you should delete the message and any
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error. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance
with our privacy notices:
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References

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