To agree that subject to the 2020-21 Schools
Budget proposals to be presented to the Schools Forum in November
confirming the significant budget pressures currently anticipated,
that requests are made to the DfE to transfer funds from the
Schools Block to the High Needs Block and that the Minimum Per
Pupil Funding (MPPF) level is set below the amount ordinarily
required minimum amount
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2019
Decision due: 26 Nov 2019 by Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Lead member: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Lead director: Executive Director: People
Department: People
Contact: Paul Clark, Finance Business Partner Email: paul.clark@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354054.
Consultation process
Schools have been consulted on the expected
proposal to transfer funds from the Schools Block to the High Needs
Block. The DfE announced that the for the first time in 2020-21
that MPPF levels would be mandatory at LA level. This was after the
council had issued its consultation with schools. Therefore, only
the Schools Forum will be consulted on this aspect
Consultees
Schools, the Schools Forum and People
Departmental Management Team
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People
Financial Impact: Within anticipated resources