Approval of a personal budget for a young person in accordance with an EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plan under section 49 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

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Summary

... whether to formally approve the award of £201,390, with a potential 25% contingency, as a personal budget for a young person with an EHC plan who cannot attend school, to enable them to receive their statutory educational entitlement.

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Content

The Deputy Director, Learning agreed to award
a personal budget to a young person whose needs preclude them from
being able to attend school, under section 49 of the Children and
Families Act 2014.

The agreed amount required to implement the necessary provision is:
£201,390 with up to 25% contingency if required.

It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the business case is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable child or young person within the City and the actions
taken are to enable that person to receive their statutory
entitlement to a minimum of 25 hours of education.

Supporting Documents

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