Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was approved to accept the grant, enter the MoU, and delegate authority for the use of the funds.
summary: The decision involves the acceptance and utilization of the 'Delivering Better Value in SEND' grant from the Department for Education, which includes entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and delegating authority to the Director of Education to implement related projects.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Bus Transport has decided to accept the 'Delivering Better Value in SEND' grant and enter into a partnership with the Department for Education.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on special educational needs and disability (SEND) services, which are often sensitive topics with significant local stakeholder interest. The decision's implications for equality and public sector duties could also contribute to its contentiousness.
affected_stakeholders: Stakeholders affected include students with special educational needs and disabilities, their families, educational institutions, local SEND service providers, and potentially local taxpayers.
contentiousness_score: The contentiousness score could vary depending on local context, but given the sensitivity of SEND services, a score of 5 could be a moderate estimate.
political_party_relevance: There is no explicit mention of political parties or political influence on the decision, but as it is a council decision, underlying political dynamics may be present.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2208
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education, Skills and Bus Transport
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval to accept and utilise the ‘Delivering Better Value in SEND’ grant awarded by the Department for Education by approving and entering the Memorandum of Understanding.
Content: To seek approval to accept and utilise the ‘Delivering Better Value in SEND’ grant awarded by the Department for Education by approving and entering the Memorandum of Understanding. In coming to this decision, Cllr Philip Robinson, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Bus Transport, has given due and full regard to the requirements of the public sector equality duty contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”) by reference to the law itself and also the relevant Equality Impact Assessment, which was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Having fully considered all the available information, Cllr Robinson has decided to reject the alternative options and take the recommended decision to: 1. Approve receipt of the ‘Delivering Better Value in SEND’ implementation grant. 2. Approve the Council entering into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Education to deliver the Delivering Better Value in SEND Programme. 3. Delegate authority to the Director of Education in consultation with Cllr Robinson, as Cabinet Member for Education, Skills, and Bus Transport, to utilise the Delivering Better Value in SEND grant funding to implement the projects described in the background section of the cabinet decision report. for the reasons set out in the report
Date of Decision: March 25, 2024