Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Committee thanked members and officers for their support to the committee in its scrutiny of the proposed DMP   The Committee RESOLVED to:   RECOMMEND that the current SEND Strategy and its associated action plan are updated to reflect the proposed Deficit Management Plan and for the updated strategy to be scrutinised by Scrutiny Children & Families prior to this being finalised   RECOMMEND that the Executive undertakes collective lobbying of Government through the LGA to secure increases in Dedicated Schools Grant to meet our projected needs and a commitment from the Secretary of State to review the existing DSG funding levels so that it provides sufficient levels of annual funding   RECOMMEND that the Executive establish a member led programme management board to maintain oversight and management on the delivery of the proposed Deficit Management Plan together with this committee establishing its own oversight of the delivery of the plan. Specific attention is drawn to the need for early focus on the timelines for delivery and clarity on accountability.   RECOMMEND – That the Executive support and provide additional resources for more early help support and intervention measures    RECOMMEND – That the Executive provide assurance that data sharing between partners to deliver the services and support is robust and resilient