Mainstream Banding Review-Public Consultation
Overview
Surrey County Council (SCC) are proposing changes to how mainstream schools are funded for children with Education, Health and Care Plans.
Some children who need more support to access their education may be issued an EHCP following an assessment. An EHCP identifies the child or young person's special educational, health and social care needs, and outlines what support and provision is required to meet those needs.
Currently, the system is designed so that schools are allocated funding on the basis of an hourly rate. This rate is based on a notional amount identified for support provided by a Teaching Assistant (TA).
Schools have told us that they find this restrictive and that it limits their options in terms of the ways in which they can support children’s needs. It can also be misleading as parents may feel that their children cannot make progress unless they have this support from a TA.
A proposed model has been designed, in collaboration with senior school leaders, which we believe will offer schools the opportunity to use the funding in a more innovative way using a variety of interventions, activities and resources. The proposed new model is a banding system which will offer a more flexible and inclusive approach. The banding descriptor document can be found here:
We would like to hear from Surrey residents, particularly parents and carers of young people with additional needs who may have an EHCP, their families and anyone else who might be interested in these changes.
It is important to note that no immediate changes will be made to the children and young people’s EHCP provision that they currently receive in school. We have developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document which we will be adding to and updating throughout the consultation period:
Accessibility
This survey is compatible with speech recognition software and screen readers. Alternative versions of this survey (Screen Reader Accessible and Large Print) can be found at the bottom of this page under ‘related documents’. If you have any queries about the survey and/or require this survey in hard copy or a different alternative format, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you:
Email: sendedeycommissioning@surreycc.gov.uk
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Why your views matter
It is very important to us to gather the views and opinions of our residents, particularly parents and carers of young people with additional needs who may have an EHCP, their families and anyone else who might be affected by these changes.
The information collected through this survey will be used for the sole purpose of informing and developing the new model as described.
By completing this survey you are consenting to the information being shared with members of the Schools forum and with elected County Council members for the purpose of informing discussions about 2023/24 funding decisions and publication of an anonymous summary of responses on the Surrey Website.
For information, Surrey Schools forum is a statutory body made of up of schools and non-schools members who represent schools’ views on matters relating to the Schools’ budgets. The forum acts as a consultative body on some issues and a decision making body on others.
Events
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We are also holding 2 public meetings and are joining a Facebook Live webinar with Family Voice. Online event:
From 16 Mar 2023 at 19:00 to 16 Mar 2023 at 20:007-8pm on-line event through Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/578595744447
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In-person event
From 20 Mar 2023 at 10:00 to 20 Mar 2023 at 11:00Monday 20th March: 10-11am in-person. Parkview Centre For The Community, Blackmore Crescent, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5NZ - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/578612614907
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Facebook Live, with Family Voice.
From 27 Mar 2023 at 12:00 to 27 Mar 2023 at 13:00Monday 27th March: 12-1pm. Link can be found on Family Voice Facebook page
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Young people
- Children in care
- Parents
- Teachers
- Social workers
- Youth workers
- Health professionals working with children
- Councillors, MPs
- Children with disabilities
- CSF staff
- Carers
- Headteachers
- Health providers
- Clinical commissioning groups
- Children's Centres
- Employers
- Care Leavers
- SCC staff
- All Surrey residents
Interests
- Schools
- 0-5 year olds
- 6-11 year olds
- 12-19 year olds
- Special Educational Needs
- Disabilities
- Parents and families
- Staff
- SCC staff
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