To consider the report of the Head of School Standards seeking approval to set deficit budgets in some schools within the City. The Southampton Scheme for Financing Schools made in accordance with the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998 makes provision for schools setting deficit budgets in accordance with DCSF rules. As part of the Southampton Scheme schools must request Cabinet Member approval to set a deficit budget.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 5 Jul 2010 by Cabinet
Decision due: 5 Jul 2010 by Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Learning
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Learning
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services and Learning
Department: Children's Services and Learning Portfolio
Contact: Paul Nugent, Head of School Standards 023 8083 3631 Email: paul.nugent@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 3631.
Consultation process
Individual meetings with relevant schools.
Consultees
Chairs of Governors and Head Teachers of relevant schools.
Public Comments may be sent to: Carolyn Worthy Principal Accountant - Schools Frobisher House Southampton Email :- Carolyn.worthy@southampton.gov.uk
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: None Identified