Norfolk
Schools Forum
Children’s
Services
Room
047
County
Hall
Norwich
NR1
2DL
2 March 2005
To: Headteachers
All Primary and Secondary Schools
Dear Headteacher
The Norfolk Schools Forum recently made a small-scale comparison between the funding provided for Workforce Remodelling and the actual costs being imposed. We now wish to extend that comparison to all schools in Norfolk. When deciding to make these comparisons the Forum was clear that what it wished to investigate was the actual cost of implementing remodelling in the way that the DfES recommends. We know that many schools disagree with some aspects of the DfES approach – for instance many schools object in principle to the use of HLTAs. However, as a Schools Forum, we feel that since national agreements have been made continuing that argument with the DfES would prove to be a distraction. Instead we want to see whether the funds being provided are adequate to meet the changes required in the way that the DfES itself recommends.
Norfolk’s 2005/06 school budget allocations include £5m new money for workforce remodelling. Details of individual school allocations were set out in a memorandum sheet within the budget share pack. The questions that arise are - What do you judge to be the actual cost of implementing the Workforce Remodelling Agreement in the way the DfES advocates in your school? What is the difference between your estimate of actual costs and the sum allocated for 2005/06?
It will help us if you can make an electronic return via Esinet, before the end of term if possible, answering the following questions:
ADDITIONAL INCOME £
ADDITIONAL COSTS £
DIFFERENCE (- = shortfall) Will be automatically
calculated
DIFFERENCE PER PUPIL Will be automatically calculated
COMPLETED BY: ______________________________
Please log on to www.esinet.norfolk.gov.uk/efict/NSF_WorkforceRemodelling/default.asp alternatively log on to Norfolk EsiNet and select School Management Governance, then School Management Resources, then School Administration, then select “Norfolk Schools Forum – Workforce Remodelling” from the list shown.
We will collate the data and then the Schools Forum will determine what is the most appropriate action for us to take. Please make your return by the end of term.
Yours sincerely
Chair Vice Chair
Schools Forum Schools Forum