1. FFI Refresher Briefing Summer / Autumn 2016 FFI Co-ordinator – Phil Chan

2. Session Aims To refresh on the key FFI principles and how school budgets are configured To understand the FFI process and to be aware of the key deadlines Session Outcomes By the end of this session you will be able to plan the FFI process into your Summer and Autumn term 2015 You will know who and how to contact your FFI co- ordinator

3. Funding for Inclusion (FFI) was introduced to mainstream schools in 2002 to distribute the SEN budget to schools. It is based on six key principles: SEN funding is targeted on provision for pupils with SEN. Children’s Services identifies the SEN Cohort. Severity of difficulty and appropriate provision are linked through a grid that determines level of funding. Funding for SEN is allocated once a year. EHC Plans still exist but funding for children and young people with an EHC Plan in schools is allocated through the FFI process. Arrangements for monitoring at individual pupil, school and Children’s Services levels are being developed and implemented. FFI Introduction

4. Funding For Inclusion - Key Points FFI is “High Needs” Top-up funding FFI is additional to a school’s: Core education funding (AWPU) – Element 1 Formula funding (Notional Inclusion Budget) – Element 2 FFI is not attached to EHC Plans Minimise bureaucracy and return Statements / EHC Plans to their original purpose. FFI and EHC assessment have separate processes and timescales FFI allows schools to be flexible in supporting all pupils with SEN

5. FFI Bands A pupil’s needs can be categorised in one (or more) of the following bands. A Band Cognition and Learning A Band Cognition and Learning B Band B Band – Vision C Band C Band – Hearing D Band D Band - Physical Skills E Band Communication & Interaction E Band Communication & Interaction F Band F Band – Social, Emotional & Mental Health G Band G Band – Healthcare needs FFIFFI

6. High Needs top-up funding delivered as “equitable and as objectively as possible” Allocated once a year and reviewed when a CYP is in a specific review year group Funding review years are R, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 (by age) A Band is allocated based on assessment data provided by school. Separate process for children of Reception age B and C Band identified by the respective sensory team D, E, F and G and are applied for in the initial pupil stage when the pupil is in a review year New G band and New to Authority funding requests can be submitted to one of the termly Exceptions panels. Bands are divided into specific tiers Funding may be allocated in more than one band FFI Key Points

7. The Funding For Inclusion Process In the Summer term before a CYP enters a review year Be mindful of teacher Assessments – A Band (Key Stage Data Collector) Make sure sensory teams are involved with B and C band Think about putting information together for E, F, D and G band pupils Initial Pupil List is opened in Autumn term Pupils in the FFI review years for B, C, D, E are shown on the Initial Pupil list online. A band decisions made against teacher assessments submitted via KSDC and for Reception pupils against EYFS data and provision E and F band pupils will be reviewed for pupils in review year groups only D and G band moderation Process in Autumn Term Schools upload request to Synergy Gateway. FFI Team collates the Funding allocations Budgets are reviewed, modelled and finalised by 31 st December for the new financial year

8. Early Years FFI (EYFFI) Funding support for all Early Years Settings incl. SILCS, School nurseries, Children’s Centres, PVI and Child minders all funded from the High Needs Block Available to 2, 3 and 4 year olds provided they are also receiving FEEE Requests can be submitted to one of the termly EYFFI panels Application and moderation route is the same for all - Three EYFFI decision making panels a year Requested by Professionals with the exception of E band e.g. Early Years SEN Inclusion Team, medical professionals, EPs etc. When funding is agreed, it remains in place until the end of August prior to moving into Reception (first FFI review period). Schools should continue to support using their delegated funding (Notional Inclusion Budget). Funding for some higher tiers continues for the remainder of the financial year. Reception – New applications should be made for FFI upon entry to Reception in autumn for next financial year ISAR reviews should be held for children throughout Reception EYFFI briefings available for more information Contact: Emma.charlton@leeds.gov.ukEmma.charlton@leeds.gov.uk

9. Post 16 Funding – Additional Learner Support (ALS) Funding entitlement covers support for 600 hours for pupils following a ‘coherent’ curriculum Working towards further education / employment / independence Post 16 funding applies from Year 12 in September Contact mike.shucksmith@leeds.gov.uk if you have any queriesmike.shucksmith@leeds.gov.uk

10. FFI Updates All updates to FFI will be documented in the FFI handbook Updates for 2016-17 FFI cycle “Graduated response” - Universal, targeted and specialist support information developed further. Early Years, B, C, E band, and F band E Band updated – Pragmatics and SLI process much more detailed ALS information updated

11. Personal Budgets Families of children with an EHC Plan can request a PB PBs are drawn from Top Up funding (FFI) PBs do not create any additional funding PB’s must meet specific outcomes in the plan All PB enquiries should be directed to: ross.mcgibbon@leeds.gov.ukross.mcgibbon@leeds.gov.uk

12. Key Deadlines Autumn term 2016 Initial Pupil List Open now Review pupil lists available online Monday 31st October 2016 KSDC Closes A band teacher assessments should be entered onto the Key Stage Data Collector Friday 4 th November 2016 Initial Pupil List Closes Review information for new requests and continuation of funding Monday 18 th October 2016 Deadline for EYFFI Final date for referrals for children in Early Years requiring funding from January 2016

13. EYFFI/FFI/ALS Panels We need you! Please email your FFI Co-ordinator if you would like to attend one of the moderation panels – they are held at Adams Court, Kildare Terrace, Leeds, LS12 1DB Exceptions Panel (D and G Band)04/11/201609/11/2016Adams Court09:00-12:00 Exceptions Panel - Autumn04/11/201615/11/2016Adams Court09:00-12:00 Exceptions Panel - Spring10/02/201720/02/2017Adams Court13:00-16:00 Exceptions Panel - Summer09/06/201715/06/2017Adams Court09:00-12:00 EYFFI Panel13/02/201624/02/2016Adams Court10-1.00 EYFFI Panel13/02/201625/02/2016Adams Court9-12.00 EYFFI Panel27/05/201606/06/2016Adams Court1-4.00 EYFFI Panel27/05/201607/06/2016Adams Court9-12.00 EYFFI Panel04/11/201610/11/2016Adams Court9.00-1.00 EYFFI Panel04/11/201614/11/2016Adams Court1-3.30 Early Bird F Band Panel 23/08/2016Adams Court9-12pm F Band Panel04/11/201616/11/2016Adams Court9-12pm F Band Panel04/11/201618/11/2016Adams Court9-12pm F Band Panel04/11/201623/11/2016Adams Court9-12pm F Band Panel04/11/201625/11/2016Adams Court9-12pm

14. FFI Monitoring and Quality Assurance & Annual Reviews MQA visit days scheduled Pencil these dates in your diary. These dates will be only dates on offer Be able to show the process of Assess, Plan, Do, Review Be able to provision in place, especially specialist support FFI Annual Reviews 29 th November 20167 th December 2016 1 st December 201612 th December 2016 2 nd December 201615 th December 2016 6 th December 2016

15. The Key Stage Data Collector / Funding for Inclusion (FFI) Application The FFI Application allows schools to access the following features: Viewing general pupil Information Submitting pupil assessments information (via the KSDC) Viewing pupil FFI information Viewing School FFI budget Managing FFI processes

16. Accessing Leeds Education Hub www.leedseducationhub.co.uk username@leedseducationhub.co.uk

17. Accessing Infobase Username : email address Password : Infobase password required

18. Opening the FFI Application Start at the Infobase Home page If screen appears blank click on “Compatibility view” To enter the application click on “Go to Application”

19. School Budget School budget Overview Pupil details Click on the pupil’s name to take you to the pupil’s individual page Pupil A Pupil B Pupil C Pupil D Pupil E Pupil F

20. The FFI Application

21. Leeds Education Hub Pages

22. FFI Handbook on www.leeds.gov.uk

23. Questions / Queries / Feedback FFI handbook –Leeds.gov.uk website http://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/Special-educational-needs-statutory-assessment- processes-docs.aspx FFI forms are available on the Synergy Gateway Reports page FFI queries - L ink on the Leeds Education Hub pages https://leedseducationhub.sharepoint.com/Pages/Applications.aspx https://leedseducationhub.sharepoint.com/Pages/Applications.aspx General enquiries ffi@leeds.gov.ukffi@leeds.gov.uk FFI Co-ordinators East/North East Mike Shucksmith West/North West Emma Charlton South Phil Chan Personal Budgets Ross McGibbon

24. Any Questions?