Issue details

Decision

That the revised Dorset Strategy for children and young people (CYP) with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the accompanying High Needs Block Management Strategy, be noted and approved

Reason for the decision

Dorset Council’s SEND strategy had been updated to reflect the significant progress and changes in Dorset’s SEND services over the last three years.

The previous strategy which was launched in 2018 is due to expire and as a Council it is the right time to refresh this in light of the significant progress that has been made with our partners.

Budget implications

The Dorset’s High Needs Block Management Strategy sets out our strategy for change to support bringing the budget into balance and balancing of the deficit over time, but also to ensure that the funding we are providing to our schools is appropriate for their needs in educating our children and young people with SEND. Full details are set out in the report to Cabinet of 8 November 2021.

Reference documents

Cabinet 8 November 2021