Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:-   (1)          that the Cabinet receives the findings of the diagnostic undertaken by Newton Europe, as detailed in Appendix 1;   (2)          that the Cabinet delegates authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation to identify appropriate one-off funding to specify, appoint and procure further external support to progress the identified transformation opportunities within the Council’s SEND services to deliver a quantum of the identified savings within this diagnostic report, aligned to the requirement to demonstrate value for money and return on investment.   (3)          that the Director of Finance and Transformation works with the Senior Leadership Team and Members to align key strategic efficiency and transformation opportunities for SEND end to end services to the Council Plan, statutory provisions and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, in particular where the impact of these changes is likely to result in significant impact for children and young people, their parents or carers schools and transport operators.