The purpose of this paper is to outline the
reasons for the SEND Mainstream banding review, detail the banding
value options that have been scoped, provide an overview of the
revised descriptors and recommend the banding value option that has
been deemed to be most viable for Bournemouth, Christchurch and
Poole Council (BCP Council) for cabinet consideration and
approval.
This paper outlines how the recommended option and the other
options scoped under this review will contribute to the long-term
reduction of the overall overspend in the High Needs Block budget
and the commitment required from both mainstream schools and the
SEND Service to reduce growth in both Alternative Provision (AP)
and Independent Non-Maintained Special School provision
(INMSS).
Implementation of the adopted new banding value option will
commence from November 2022.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 11 Oct 2022 by Schools Forum
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People (to 23/05/2023)
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children's Services
Contact: Email: Rina.Mistry@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultees
school forum