Agenda item
14/15 Early Years Block carry forward and SEN Early Years inclusion fund
Minutes:
Schools Forum noted that the Early Years DSG is currently forecast to be under-spent by £1,492,487. Robin Crofts was seeking agreement from Schools Forum to carry forward this funding for two year olds in order to fulfil statutory responsibilities. The plan is to develop another 200 places to meet the 1000 place target.
Rachel Cartwright gave further detail of how the funding would support adding capacity, driving take up and working with families.
It was emphasised that quality of places is key.
Schools Forum approved the proposed carry forward to ensure compliance with statutory duties through the spending outlined in Appendix A of the report.
Supporting documents:
- Early Years Block carry forward DSG 230915, item 424. PDF 71 KB
- Appendix A Early Years Carry Forward, item 424. PDF 48 KB