Agenda item

Three reports were tabled at the meeting by John Wood, Interim Service Lead - Inclusion (following the meeting these reports have been made publicly available). The document outlining the DSG recovery plan gave a summary of the information submitted to the ESFA by the LA in November 2019 and referred to the DfE’s response (referenced under the item ‘DfE response and update’).

Information on academy SEND baselines, and the main changes in the 2019-2020 position were highlighted. This included an increase of 13 pupils at Arbour Vale and the Pitstop provision taken on by Haybrook (it was confirmed these were not new places, but funding was now made via the ESFA).  There had also been an increase of 40 places at the Windsor Forest Colleges Group and it was anticipated this figure would increase further in November.

It was explained that a further review of Resource Bases and specialist provision was needed and, as a result, further changes could be anticipated.  John Wood confirmed that written communication would be sent to Headteachers within 2-3 weeks of this meeting giving a summary of the position as at the last review, the actions implemented, the current provision in place and the further work required.  Examples were given of incomplete documentation since the introduction of the new banding system and it was stressed that more comprehensive structures were required.  A further detailed report, on Resources Bases and specialist provision would be shared in due course.

John Wood noted the request for a further breakdown by type of provision, maintained and academy school in any future reports.