
Speaking to CYP Now, John Pearce, who is director of children’s social care at Durham County Council, which is involved in the framework, said: “This type of system isn’t working anymore because providers won’t engage.
“Without looking at ways to remove control of the so-called market from these providers, these frameworks won’t do a great deal to help local authorities because providers don't want to engage with groups of councils when they are already in control."
The NE12 education, health, and care (EHC) framework was set up by procurement solutions organisation NEPO in 2016, to increase regional access to placements in residential children’s homes, special schools and colleges and short breaks services. It is led by Newcastle City Council.
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