Agenda item

New Centrally Held DSG 2017-18

Minutes:

This report was for information setting out the 2017-18 new Centrally Retained Block (separate from Schools, High Needs and Early Years blocks) which will bring together centrally retained DSG and Education Services Grant (ESG) retained duties. Schools Forum noted the new arrangements.

Maggie Waller asked for clarification about the ESG and it was confirmed that the figures provided were only for DSG centrally retained and the ESG was in addition. It was noted that the ESG is likely to be ring fenced under the new arrangements.

Debbie Richards asked about the retained funding for safeguarding and whether it included the costs of audit of safeguarding. This was confirmed to be the case and Krutika Pau agreed to follow this up with the Trust and contact the two Headteacher phase groups.

It was noted that if the CERA funding is not included in future years this will have an impact as SBC has used this for e.g. suitability surveys.

Nicky Willis asked if the LA would identify who is responsible for each centrally retained budget line by line as this would be very helpful. This was agreed as an action.

 

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