URL: https://cds.bromley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11009

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That Dedicated Schools Grant funding of £480k be approved to fund the second year of the Universal, Targeted and Specialist Service pilot scheme to strengthen early identification and intervention for Speech and Language Therapy in mainstream schools. In March 2024, the Council’s Executive approved £470k funding to pilot a new model of Speech and Language Therapy provision focused on early identification and intervention and providing a graduated model offering universal, targeted and specialist support.  It was agreed that the pilot scheme be introduced in a phased approach, with 13 schools testing the model in the first year in the 2024/25 academic year and further phases to be undertaken in 2025/26 academic year.  Following the success of Phase 1 in 2024/25 academic year, the pilot was rolled out across all schools as of September 2025.

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025