Please note: This solution will end on the 31 March 2024 and will not be renewed.

This solution covers placements in the following settings:

• Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16
• Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16
• Residential Children’s Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 – 18 years
• Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 – 18 years.

The solution is the result of NEPO member authorities and their Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) through the North East Commissioning Service (NECS) determining that there was benefit in having a joint approach to the commissioning of the  placements.

This solution is led by Newcastle City Council as part of the Hub & Spoke model operated by NEPO.  Read more about Hub & Spoke on our  About Us  page.