West Midlands Placement Portal
Framework or Spot Provider?
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For the question “Are you a Framework or Spot Provider?” it is important that you select the correct option.
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You are classed as a Framework provider if you have successfully applied to the West Midlands Commissioning Hub (WMCH) Residential Framework.
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If you have not successfully applied to the Framework, you are classed as a Spot provider.
The options in the Category of Care dropdown vary depending on whether you are registered as a Framework or Spot provider. Please ensure you select the correct category for your provider type (see below tables).
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If you have a mixture of both framework and spot homes, please select Framework and complete the rest of the spreadsheet accordingly. You should explain the position to the relevant Local Authority when responding to referrals.
Table 1: Supported Accommodation Homes
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Provider type |
Category |
Description |
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Framework |
CAT 1 |
Single accommodation with support |
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Framework |
CAT 2 |
Shared accommodation with support |
|
Framework |
CAT 3 |
Outreach support only |
|
Framework |
CAT 4 |
Shared accommodation with sleep-in staff overnight |
|
Framework |
CAT 5 |
Shared accommodation with staff on site 24/7 |
|
Framework |
CAT 6 |
Unaccompanied asylum seeking child (UASC) single accommodation and support |
|
Framework |
CAT 7 |
Unaccompanied asylum seeking child (UASC) shared accommodation and support |
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Provider type |
Category |
Description |
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Spot |
CAT 1 |
Single occupancy |
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Spot |
CAT 2 |
Ring-fenced shared accommodation |
|
Spot |
CAT 3 |
Shared accommodation (non-ring-fenced) |
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Spot |
CAT 4 |
Accommodation in private residence (hosts/supported lodgings) |
Table 2: Residential Homes
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Provider type |
Category |
Description |
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Framework |
CAT 1 |
Planned and same day residential care |
|
Framework |
CAT 2 |
Crisis care |
|
Framework |
CAT 3 |
Residential care with DfE regulated education |
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Framework |
CAT 4 |
Residential parenting assessments |
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Framework |
CAT 5 |
Therapeutic residential care |
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Framework |
CAT 6 |
Children with disabilities |
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Provider type |
Category |
Description |
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Spot |
CAT 1 |
Emotional and behavioural difficulties |
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Spot |
CAT 2 |
Mental disorders |
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Spot |
CAT 3 |
Sensory impairment |
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Spot |
CAT 4 |
Present alcohol problems |
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Spot |
CAT 5 |
Present drug problems |
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Spot |
CAT 6 |
Learning difficulty |
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Spot |
CAT 7 |
Physical disabilities |