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Commissioning Contact providers in Wandsworth and surrounding boroughs to investigate if block purchases of beds can be made JW, SD Immediately Several good or outstanding providers have been approached but have all declined such an arrangement. The reason cited is issues relating to ‘matching’ and issues of disruption. The Placements team continue enquire with providers. Children Looked After / Children in need / Youth Support Teams Ensure there is 100 percent compliance across the Service with holding placement planning and disruption meetings to aid placement stability, including ensuring supervising social workers attend children’s CLA reviews.* MH, TM, Placements Manager Immediately The January audit of recorded placement plans confirmed that in teams CLA 1 & 2, 78% placement planning meetings were recorded on FWi; a further 15 have requested a meeting and only 4% had no record of a placement plan. Placement planning is being actively promoted by the CARE panel and in supervision by managers. Reports are being developed which will enable us to ensure compliance with placement and permanency planning. Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Ensure joint funding with Health for SEN Placements. MH, CP, SD, JW Immediately Funding for Health/SEN placements is under review. Several cases remain outstanding for health contribution for in excess of 12 months. Issue has been escalated to Director for resolution. In parallel a protocol is being developed with CCG and CAMHS colleagues to ensure a adequate process going