Local authorities' commissioning of children's services from across the public, private and voluntary sectors has led to a wide variety of contracting arrangements.
The new National Framework Contract for Children's Homes aims to cut duplication and make matters simpler for commissioners and suppliers.
It also aims to share best practice, improve partnerships, safeguard high standards of care and education and provide a model for residential care homes and local authorities to sign up to.
Although the contract will apply only to new placements, it is recommended that existing placements are transferred to the new contract at the next annual review. The contract was written by a group of providers and purchasers working together over a period of 18 months.
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