Decision

The Executive Board has decided to approve the acceptance of £1.45 million allocation for the Experts at Hand program for 26/27

Analysis

outcome: Approved

summary: Acceptance of £1.45 million allocation for Experts at Hand program for 26/27

topline: The Executive Board has decided to approve the acceptance of £1.45 million allocation for the Experts at Hand program for 26/27

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant amount of funding and may impact local education services

affected_stakeholders: ["Executive Board", "Local education services"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence

URL: https://democracy.blackburn.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1397

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That the Executive Board approves:   a)    the acceptance of the Experts at Hand allocation of £1.45 million for 26/27. b)    the proposed use of, and authority to spend, that allocation in line with the DfE guidance on the Expert at Hand Year 1 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (BwD’s proposed Experts at Hand Delivery Model).

Date of Decision: August 13, 2026