Leeds has a range of specialist education provision to support SEND learners with a wide range of needs. We have a number of resourced & partnership provisions that have been in place with Leeds schools & SILCs for a number of years. The provisions are funded through the High Needs Block. The arrangements have largely operated on an implied contract basis since their inception and we now wish to formalise these arrangements by putting in place formal service level agreements with the maintained schools/SILCs and contracts with the academies.
Formalising the arrangements will ensure we have clear expectations of all partners and will ensure accountability for the high needs funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/03/2017
Decision due: Not before 6th Apr 2017 by Director of Children's Services
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Contact: Catherine Henderson 0113 37 85426.
Consultation process
Consultation has commenced with schools/SILCS to make them aware of our desire to formalise the arrangements.
Legal (procurement) has been consulted to gain the legal expertise around the agreements.