Funding Reforms Next Steps Owen Jenkins/Michael Bateman March 2013

Where are we now? From 2013/14 budget shares based on DfE’s “Funding Reform – Next steps to a fairer future” Dedicated Schools Grant split into 3 blocks More money delegated to schools A simpler formula More decision making power by Schools Forum

Are we there? Probably not DfE still committed to reform The prospect of a national formula Concerns over new arrangements 13/14 is a period of review

13/14 Review Local Authority and Schools Forum campaigning DfE wants to understand any unintended consequences One of 6 authorities to meet with DfE representatives DfE general call to evidence

Call for Evidence 23 questions –Mixture of questions To understand LA decisions To seek ideas for different approaches Covers all areas of funding reforms and Schools Forum changes Deadline 26 th March – results ?????

Key areas Prior attainment measurement post Early Years Foundation Stage Profile under new framework Pupil Mobility Lump Sum –Relationship to AWPU –Separate lump sums? Sparsity measurement Incentives for amalgamation Use of deprivation High needs – few questions

SEN Developments Children & Families Bill (new SEN&D Legislation) * September 2014 implementation * End of school action/action plus/Statements of SEN – New single SEN Category and Age 0-25 Education, Health & Care Plans * Personal Budgets with Education

2014/15 Consultation Likely to be changes Timings unknown Listening to feedback Engagement with Associations and Schools Forum