Sufficiency Strategy

A plan by a local authority to ensure it has enough suitable accommodation and support for children in its care. A strategy focused on ensuring children in care receive appropriate support and care within their local area to maintain family and community relationships. A strategy related to ensuring adequate provision of services, particularly in the context of corporate parenting. A strategy to ensure that there are enough suitable places and services for children in care. A strategy outlining how a local authority will ensure sufficient care placements for children in its care. A strategy to ensure there are enough suitable care placements for children in need. A strategy to ensure there are enough educational places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).