Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves recommendations related to children, young people, and families.
topline: The Executive Director of Children, Young People and Families has decided to approve recommendations related to children and families.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on various stakeholders such as parents, schools, and social services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Children", "Young People", "Families", "Parents", "Schools", "Social Services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://doncaster.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3784
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Children, Young People and Families (DCS)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Providers have requested fee increases for existing placements of children and young people across social care, fostering, independent schools, alternative provision, and short breaks. Requests were reviewed through the local authority’s price review process by a panel including Commissioning, Finance, and Procurement. The panel assessed each request against budgeted increases, contractual arrangements, and factors affecting placement stability. Market comparisons and placement-level reviews were also completed to assess value and risk. Where requests exceeded budgeted increases, further discussions and negotiations were undertaken to ensure value for money while maintaining placements. Providers have justified increases due to cost pressures, including inflation, National Living Wage and National Insurance rises, pension costs, and general cost-of-living increases.
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Date of Decision: July 29, 2026