Blended placements
You can choose to take your funded hours with more than one provider. This is known as a blended placement.
The model will depend on whether your child is attending a council setting for 38 or 48 weeks per year.
We are currently reviewing our blended models to ensure we can offer more choice for families. We will update our model options here as soon as they are agreed.
East Lothian Council’s model of funded blended placements cannot make adjustments for individual circumstances. The funded models offered are in line with the Scottish Government guidance which states that although funding follows the child this does not however mean unfettered choice for parents. There is no expectation that local authorities or any individual provider will tailor bespoke packages for every individual child.
If you would like to request a blended placement, please refer to the blended models above, discuss this with your current funded provider and arrange to complete the necessary funding paperwork with them.