Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:  That Schools Forum agreed that 96% of the total budget for 3- and 4-year-old funding would be paid to providers, with 4% retained centrally.  That Schools Forum agreed that 97% of the total budget for under 2s and 2-year-old funding would be paid to providers, with 3% retained centrally (Option 2).  That Schools Forum did not agree with the introduction of a deprivation supplement for under 2s and 2-year-old children.  That Schools Forum noted that early years inclusion funding would now include those aged from 9 months to 2 years old who met the eligibility criteria for early years Targeted SEND Funding.