Decision details

Kirklees maintained schools and academies have recently been consulted about options for changing the way top-up funding allocations are made to support children in school having an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP).

Details of the consultation proposals and recommendations will be outlined in order to make a decision for the financial year 2021-22

1)    That changes be made from the current arrangements for mainstream top-ups to a new model from 1 April 2021.

2)    That approval be given to Model 2, as detailed at para. 2.4 of the considered report.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Children’s Services) in consultation with the Service Director (Finance) to undertake the required processes for the new model to be implemented with effect from 1 April 2021.