Specialist Resource Base Review update Amanda Mawbey SEN Commissioner March 2013

Outline project timescale Sept - Nov 2012 project initiation work, finalise MER framework  Dec 2012/Jan 2013 data return and reports from SRBs  Jan – May 2013 stakeholder involvement, options generation and appraisal,  July 2013 Schools Forum decision on preferred options and issues to be consulted on via Fair Funding. Decommissioning decisions and contract termination notices as needed  Sept -Nov13 Fair Funding consultation  Sept 13-July 2014 transition planning, statutory consultation and public notice process for SRB closures/ openings. HR process where needed  Sept 2014 new/ amended models operational with revised SLA

Progress so far The review is progressing in line with the timescales outlined in MI 199/12 Performance data for each SRB has been gathered and is being analysed Activity in the spring term focuses on stakeholder engagement and consultation An evaluation report based on all data and feedback will be compiled during April to inform commissioning options Schools Forum will decide on the direction of travel All schools will be consulted via Fair Funding during the autumn term Any new SRBs or those where closure is proposed will be subject to a full statutory consultation and public notice process

Key Messages It is business as usual for SRBs during the review period Any changes proposed will be evidence-based and aim to:  Improve outcomes for children  Obtain best value for money from the High Needs Block  Improve the SEN provision map across Norfolk

Key messages continued: Schools will have the opportunity to decide whether some of the SRB funding could be more effectively used by clusters to meet need locally But this is NOT a cost-saving exercise

How can you contribute your views? The information below is also included on MI 54/13 There are three stakeholder workshop/drop-in sessions this term 5 th March 4-6pm at Norwich PDC- for governors 12 th March 4-6pm at Norwich PDC for all stakeholders 19 th March 4-6pm at Swaffham Ecotech centre for all stakeholders

What if I can’t give my views in person? The following electronic surveys are now live, until the end of term For all mainstream schools: For external professionals: For parents and carers of pupils who have accessed SRBs: For pupils who have accessed SRBs – via the SRBs themselves: For everyone wishing to contribute ideas on future ways of working:

What else can I do Help us to publicise the surveys as widely as possible to your school staff, parents and any other stakeholder Contact the project team with further questions, views or information at

Clarifications? Many thanks, we look forward to receiving your feedback in detail The SRB review project team