Purpose

To note the progress on the 14 deficit
mitigation schemes contained in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)
High Needs Block (HNB) Recovery Plan.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Noted the progress on the DSG HNB Plan; specifically, that 4 of the
schemes will be delivered via the DBV programme.

2.     
Noted that a full public consultation will be undertaken for these
4 schemes pertaining to review of High Needs Block Element 3
funding

3.     
Noted the links to wider transformation activities and programmes
of change within the Children & Education Directorate 4.

4.     
Noted the future proposed structure, management and governance of
the High Needs Block Recovery Plan beyond this update paper.