Decision details

High Needs Block Funding Settlement 2024-25

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To inform Cabinet of the High Needs Block settlement of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and to seek approval to its allocation for 2024-25.

Decision:

RESOLVED to:

 

1)   Note the high needs settlement for 2024-25;

 

2)   Approve the places commissioned in Appendix 3 to the report;

 

3)   Approve the increases to special school, support centre and Enhanced Resource Element 3 profiles in top ups as set out in section 4.2 and Appendix 4 to the report;

 

4)   Approve the central high needs budgets in Appendix 5 to the report; and

 

5)   Agree to accept the Forum’s request to de-delegate funds for the functions listed in section 4.6 of the report.

Report author: Shelley Kerslake

Publication date: 14/03/2024

Date of decision: 14/03/2024

Decided at meeting: 14/03/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 22/03/2024

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