The decision required is to make a number of changes , including to the Funding for Inclusion scheme, in order to bring the High Needs Block of the Dedicated schools grant into a balanced position.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/09/2017
Decision due: Not before 5th Oct 2017 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Barbara Newton, Head of Complex Needs 0113 3783625.
Consultation process
A number of options for making savings have been developed and these are being consulted on with representatives from schools and settings in September 2017. The results of this process will then be considered by the Schools Forum as a further round of consultation.
Consultees
Mainstream schools and academies, specialist schools and academies, post 16 settings, early years settings, Dedicated Schools Grant Board.