Decision details

To consider a proposal to implement school contributions in line with the DfE’s recently published guidance “Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs”

To introduce revised funding responsibilities for pupils unable to attend schools because of medical needs from June 2024 – taking into account recent relevant guidance from the DfE.

In the context of our local authority High Needs budget position, we are not in the position where we can disregard the guidance issued by the DFE about the principle of funding following the pupil.

Our assessment is that the proposals contained within this paper are proportionate and should ensure that the Medical Education Service has the appropriate resource base to meet the needs of young people referred into that service