Issue details

Changes to the Schools Fair Funding Formula 2011/12

To consider the report of the Assistant Director of Children’s Services and Learning seeking approval of the inclusion of a new grants factor in the Fair Funding Formula which is used to calculate the budget shares for individual schools. 

 

This is in response to the Department for Education’s announcement that a number of specific grants will be mainstreamed into the Dedicated Schools Grant from 2011/12.  All schools have been consulted on this proposed change to the Formula.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 14 Mar 2011 by Cabinet

Department: Children's Services and Learning Portfolio

Contact: Email: Carolyn.worthy@southampton.gov.uk / 023 8083 4346 Email: carolyn.worthy@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4346.

Consultation process

Through meetings and email.

Consultees

Schools Forum, Chair of Governors and Headteachers of relevant schools.

Public Comments may be sent to: Carolyn Worthy Principal Accountant - Schools Email: Carolyn.worthy@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4346 By 28th February 2011

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Southampton City Council Scheme for Financing Schools