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 noted the high needs funding project update.  ·        That Schools Forum agreed to the recommendation from Northampton College that the planning and development phase for the changes to EHCP funding, processes, administration and resources for the FE Sector be extended, resulting in implementation of any agreed changes being delayed from 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2026. That Schools Forum endorsed the recommendation to delay the implementation of changes to non-EHCP funding in the FE sector until the SEND Ranges had been trained and embedded in the sector.