From April 2013 the Local Authority became responsible for the administration of element 3 funding. This is top up funding (element 1 and element 2) to enable a student with high needs to participate in education and learning. The Education Funding Agency (EFA) makes an allocation to Local authorities for element 3, through the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). This forms part of the high needs budget. Local Authorities then use their high needs budget to pay top-up funding to institutions. The Head of Complex Needs wishes to put robust contract arrangements in place with all providers in receipt of element 3 funding to ensure all learners achieve good outcomes.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2014
Decision due: February 2015 by Director of Children's Services
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Helen Stevens, Commissioning Officer 0113 2478684 Email: helen.stevens@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Learning providers have been consulted about the proposal to award contracts.
No public consultation has taken place.
Consultees
All post 16 learning providers in receipt of element 3 funding.