Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026

Providers for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGO's). The placements service will use this Approved Provider List (APL) contract to directly award individual bespoke packages of therapy for children who are cared for by a special guardian. Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with a Special Guardianship Order who have spent a period of time in care. The therapy itself is funded by the DfE via the Adoption Support Fund. Providers must be qualified therapists. Providers must be able to provide face-to-face therapy in Bristol. The APL is being set up for Direct Awards under PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice) These are existing services and existing and new providers.