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
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2021
Decision due: 8 Nov 2021 by Portfolio Holder for People - Children, Education, Skills and Early Help
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for People - Children, Education, Skills and Early Help
Lead director: Executive Director, People - Children
Contact: Vik Verma, Interim Director of Education and Learning Email: vik.verma@dorsetcc.gov.uk.