Issue - meetings

Purpose

To inform the Cabinet Member of the initial determination of the Dedicated Schools Grant budget (including individual schools budgets) for 2021-22 and to seek the necessary approvals and endorsements required.

RECOMMENDED It is recommended that the Cabinet Member:

(1)  Approve the initial determination of the Schools Budget for 2021-22 as set out in Appendix 1.

(2)  Approve the 2021-22 Special School, Inclusion Centre and Alternative Provision Places as set out in Appendix 2.

(3)  Approve the 2021-22 Element 3 Top-up values for Special Schools, Inclusion Centres, Alternative Provision settings and pupils with an EHCP in Mainstream schools as set out in Appendix 3

(4)  Approve the proposal to consult with The Harbour School and secondary schools with reference to the Turnaround project as set out in paragraph 5.23.

(5)  Approve the proposal that any carry forward of balances from 2020-21 be used to assist with the continued introduction of the funding reform changes and fund any potential financial pressures arising during 2021-22.

The report was introduced by Angela Mann, Finance Manager.

DECISIONS: The Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education:

1. Approved the initial determination of the Schools Budget for 2021-22 as set out in Appendix 1.

2. Approved the 2021-22 Special School, Inclusion Centre and Alternative Provision Places as set out in Appendix 2.

3. Approved the 2021-22 Element 3 Top-up values for Special Schools, Inclusion Centres, Alternative Provision settings and pupils with an EHCP in Mainstream schools as set out in Appendix 3.

4. Approved the proposal to consult with The Harbour School and secondary schools with reference to the Turnaround project as set out in paragraph 5.23.

5. Approved the proposal that any carry forward of balances from 2020-21 be used to assist with the continued introduction of the funding reform changes and fund any potential financial pressures arising during 2021-22.