Does anyone have information on the idea I hear is being introduced on banding for EHCPs. As in how it will work and when it might come into practice. Thank you
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My LA did introduce them - but they have been suspended as proved too costly!
https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/advice.page?id=Zl4zG1wL0dU
My LA have had this in for the last two years. It is useful in reducing paperwork for school and providing additional funding, however, it is banded by the LA and school do not have any input into the banding level. We can contest the amount and apply for top up funding if necessary but I've found the banding has been quite consistent with the plans so far.
One thing is the banding does not be agreed until the plan is finalised which puts pressure on schools as the provision needs to be in place once the draft is sent and the funding does not usually come through for a few months (meant to be within two weeks).