The Children Act 1989 requires local
authorities to provide sufficient accommodation that meets the
needs of the borough’s looked after children.
The report will consider options that aim to:
a) reduce the current spend for accommodating looked after children
in residential children’s homes.
b) Improve the health, education and social care outcomes for
Lambeth’ s looked after children,
c) Reduce the number of children that are placed 20 miles or
further away
d) Improve in-borough sufficiency of residential care
A decision will be required as to which option, if any, Cabinet
will support to provide in-borough residential care services.
Capital investment is likely to be required following
identification of suitable property/properties in the housing stock
that will require modifications to make them fit for purpose.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: 2. Financial;
Decision status: Deleted
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/08/2019
Department: Children's Services