To accept/sign the DfE the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) provided to Leeds and return it to the DfE
before 31st July 2021 in order for the VSH in Leeds to be allocated
the funds to extend the role of the VSH to include children with a
social worker.
In oder to discharge the full range of functions set out in the
accompanying guidance, the decision is also made to recruit to the
Learning Inclusion Service on a fixed term/temporary basis subject
to provision of the DfE grant – a Virtual School –
Education Adviser Child in Need role at grade Dir. 45% and to make
expenditure of the remaining grant in compliance with the
MoU.
The sum being made available to Leeds is set out in the Grant
Determination Letter and equates to £132,176 to be received
in three instalments in September and December 2021 and March 2022
and must be spent before 31st March 2022.