A child centred approach, sensitive to the challenges faced in children's services;
Children's services commissioning and purchase experience including:
- PFI
- Tendering
- Outcome-based contracting
- Block, spot and right of first refusal purchasing
Experience of delivery of services in both public and private sectors
Incisive, high quality analysis and measurement skills;
Extensive financial and commercial expertise
About Andrew Rome:
Previously Managing Director of Sedgemoor, the largest private provider of services in the sector, including children's homes, residential special schools and fostering.
Chairman/Co-Chairman of trade associations including ICHA (Independent Children's Homes Association).
Over 20 years of broad commercial experience with Ernst & Young, Proctor & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, and Danisco.
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
How we operate:
Adhere to principles of clarity, openness and honesty.
Initial consultation is generally free.
Projects will be clearly specified, including expected deliverables and timelines on both sides.
Fee structures and payment terms will be defined and agreed in advance of work commencing.
Confidentiality boundaries will be agreed at the outset of a project. Ideally they will allow for sharing of best practice to appropriate audiences.
Regular project reviews will be agreed during a project, and a post-project review shall also be performed with clients.
