Implementation of a new High Needs funding model within mainstream schools.
Background Papers:
27 February 2021 Kirklees Council Cabinet Report - Proposed changes to top-up funding allocations for children in mainstream schools with an EHCP.
March 2024 Kirklees Safety Valve Agreement
Dedicated Schools Grant ‘Safety Valve’ Agreement: Kirklees
SEND The Big Plan
Engagement Process:
Strategic Managers have engaged via Schools Forum, Primary, Secondary and Special School Heads meetings and SENDCo Net.
Task and Finish Group with Head Teachers, SENDCos, PCAN and LA officers, the group have met five times between 24 October 2023 and 1 March 2024.
Information and Engagement Sessions with schools on the 11 March 2024 and 20 March 2024.
Consultation:
Interviews took place with Local Authority staff, schools, early years providers, health, KIASS, PCAN and parents and carers in June and July 2023.
The findings of the mainstream high needs funding review were presented back to Head Teachers, SENDCos, Governors, PCAN and KIASS, Local Authority officers and councillors in September and October 2023.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/05/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 9 Jul 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Transport and Housing
Lead director: Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Department: Children (stat)
Contact: Jo-Anne Sanders, Service Director - Learning & Early Support Email: jo-anne.sanders@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr V Kendrick, Tom Brailsford, Jo-Anne Sanders and John Bartlett.