Issue details

Outcomes of the review of the High Needs Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant

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.

Decisions