To approve the draft Safety Valve agreement for submission to the Department for Education. This will set out the financial recovery plan for the High Needs Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Policy Framework Change;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 12 Dec 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cllr Jane Davies, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, SEND and Inclusion jane.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk, Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk
Lead director: Kathryn Davis (Director - Education & Skills), Lucy Townsend (Corporate Director - People)
Department: Education & Skills
Contact: Ben Stevens, High Needs Block Sust Strat Lead Email: ben.stevens@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713788, Liz Williams, HNB Sustainability Finance Lead Email: liz.williams@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 712521.
Consultation process
This plan has been co-designed with input from
parent carers, schools and other partners. This has included
surveys and workshops.
In advance of Cabinet, officers will seek the endorsement of
School's Forum, Wiltshire Parent Carer Council, and Children's
Select Committee.