Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Children’s Services which sought to update on the programme of work named Delivering Better Value in SEND (DBVS), the Special Education Needs and Disability and Alternative Provision (SENDAP) and the High Needs Block (HNB) position.   The Assistant Director for Integration and Health, Children’s Services was in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   Resolved that the recommendations outlined at point 2 of the report be noted.   Reason for decision: As outlined at point 3 of the report.   Alternatives considered and rejected: No alternative as financial reporting ensures the Council complies with CIPFA’s Financial Management Code and its standards for management of financial resources in the short, medium and long term, management of financial resilience to meet unforeseen demands on services, and management of unexpected shocks within financial circumstances.