Agenda

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 19 June 2024 as a correct record.

To consider any actions arising from previous meetings.

This report provides Schools Forum with an update on the projected financial position for the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. It also provides an update on schools’ additional in-year grant allocations from the DfE.

Schools Forum received a report on 19 June 2024 on a proposed banding SEND Resource Allocation System (RAS) to move away from the current hours led system to a needs-led, provision-based approach for mainstream schools and Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs), early years settings and post-16 settings.  It was agreed that consultation would be undertaken with schools and settings in the autumn term on the proposed new approach.

Consultation has been undertaken with mainstream schools and post-16 colleges on a proposed RAS for mainstream schools and post-16.  Further work is being undertaken on application of the RAS for children in ARPs and Early Years. This report therefore sets out proposed changes to the way that Brent allocates resources for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children aged 0-25 in mainstream schools and post-16 colleges only following consultation.