190 likes | 338 Views
SCHOOL FUNDING 2010/11 AND BEYOND CONSULTATION JANUARY 2010. Dedicated School Grant. Pupil Referral Service. SEN. Independent Special School Fees. School Related Contingencies 1%. Every Child = £3,881 of DSG for 09/10 No of Pupils x Guaranteed Funding Unit = Total DSG.
E N D
SCHOOL FUNDING 2010/11 AND BEYOND CONSULTATION JANUARY 2010
Dedicated School Grant Pupil Referral Service SEN Independent Special School Fees School Related Contingencies 1% Every Child = £3,881 of DSG for 09/10 No of Pupils x Guaranteed Funding Unit = Total DSG MFGs are 81% of total DSG
Budget 2010/11 Proposals: Minimum Funding Guarantee + 2.1% Personalisation/SEN + £2.1m Suspend MFG for schools over 100% needs-led funding Changes to SEN funding Broadband Post-16
Funding 2011/12 and 2012/13 Chancellor’s pre-budget statement: 1.6% p.a. increase in costs To be met by: 0.7% p.a. increase in funding 0.9% p.a. efficiency saving Position on specific grants and DSG generally not known
The Gloucestershire Context Low funding Wide range in funding per pupil Funding per pupil increases significantly for schools with intakes below 20 (primary) and 120 (secondary) Funding exceptionally low for Key Stage 4 Base allocation, SF and MFG all act as subsidies for small schools Not clear about impact of NLF SEN funding used to cover core costs Attainment levels high at “headline” level but …
The Impact Of Very Low AWPUs On Performance At the End On Key Stage 4
SEN – the problem Increasing reliance on statements: - SA + nos. low - rising cost of statements Current funding model not sustainable Rising nos. and costs of out-county placements Focus on ASD and BESD
SEN Funding Strategy SEN delegation in 2003/4 produced only initial decline in statements 13
Strategic Priorities Develop strategic planning and communications. Optimise the impact of funding available for schools. Advise Cabinet, schools and government on the impact of a reducing budget. Reprofile SEN spending to improve outcomes. Ensuring value for money.
Budget 2010/11 DSG proposals: Avoid unaffordable commitments Meet unavoidable SEN costs Introduce “top up” funding for statements Allocate reduction in statementing costs back to schools Develop specialist ASD expertise in secondary schools Suspend MFG for schools > 100% NLF
Impact on Individual Schools • Key variables: - pupil numbers - specific grants • 2010/11 –roughly standstill • 2011/12 and 2012/13 – real terms reductions • 2013/14 and beyond – further significant reductions
Impact on DSG of Reducing Pupil Numbers 82,397 81,800 81,001
Consultation Questions What are the particular concerns confronting your school over the next 3 to 5 years? Do you agree with the strategic priorities identified by the Schools Forum? Do you agree with the SEN proposals on: - statementing - ASD - accountability for SEN spending 4. Comments on budget proposals for 2010/11 including the suspension of MFG.