That:

(A) The Placement Sufficiency Strategy for Children and Young People 2023 - 2028 (Appendix 1) is approved.

(B) The programme of activity proposed in order to meet expected levels of demand for 2023 - 2028 and the development of a robust mechanism for delivery is endorsed (Appendix 2).

(C) The Corporate Director for Children and Young People be authorised to take all operational decisions necessary to implement the programme of activity within approved budgets.