That the Covid Winter Grant Scheme local
eligibility framework and approach including the disbursement of
grant payments and administration fees to schools, colleges,
academies and early years’ providers is approved. In
addition, the disbursement of vouchers to eligible care leavers is
approved. Payment will initially be made for the two-week non-term
time Christmas period.
The Chief Executive delegates authority to the Corporate Director
–Children & Young People’s Service in consultation
with the Assistant Director – Strategic Resources to make
reasonable changes to the local eligibility framework and approach
following evaluation of the scheme in January 2021.