To retain a central fund within the High Needs Block to provide additional financial support to those schools with more than 2.5% of their pupils having a statement. This amends the Cabinet decision of 17th October 2013 where the level was 3%. The centrally retained budget would increase from £0.300m to approximately £0.550m.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2014
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: Not before 3rd Apr 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services
Lead director: Executive Director - People (Deputy Chief Executive)
Contact: John Macilwraith, Executive Director - People (Deputy Chief Executive) 5 Portland Square, Carlisle CA3 8NA Email: john.macilwraith@cumbria.gov.uk Tel: 01228 226833.
Consultees
Previous consultation with schools and School Forum in June 2013. No further consultation to be undertaken with schools.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee / Advisory Board: Children & Young People's Scrutiny Advisory Board