CCSR - Children's Commissioning Support Resource
What is ccsr?
The Children’s Commissioning Support Resource (ccsr) is a service aimed at supporting the process of finding appropriate care settings for looked after children in Wales. It is a successful joined-up government initiative, with partners including the Welsh Assembly Government, the Welsh Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Social Services in Wales.
The service is provided by the Local Government Data Unit and is centred around a real-time database which allows users to match children with provision based on a profile of their requirements.
How does ccsr work?
The ccsr database holds details of care settings and vacancies from a range of service providers, including residential homes and foster carers. These are continually updated by the providers, ensuring that ccsr provides the most up-to-date information possible.
Placement teams and local authority commissioners can use the database to identify suitable placements for children in their care by entering details of the child’s requirements and running a search. The database will return a shortlist of the most suitable placements based on the information provided. A history of searches and their results is kept for future reference.
Does ccsr hold information on children?
No. The database does not hold any personal data on children. It holds only the placements that may meet their needs.
What else does ccsr provide?
Apart from maintaining the database, the ccsr team provides proactive support to providers and local authorities, including regional initiatives.
We operate a dedicated ccsr helpdesk and provide training on using the database. We produce regular management information on the number and type of requirements being searched for and the level of vacancies listed to inform commissioning at both a local and national level. We are also involved in ensuring that provider pre-placement agreements are up-to-date and available online as part of ccsr.
How can I find out more?
For further information, e-mail ccsrenquiries@dataunitwales.gov.uk or telephone 029 2090 9540 and ask about ccsr.
