Management Information Sheet

Element 3 Funding arrangements for the Spring term 2021

MI Sheet TypeInformation
To Be Completed By: 17/12/2020
MI Number:133/20
Publication Date:11/12/2020 12:00:00
LA Contact:Alison Toombs (01603 307723)
Audience:Headteachers/Principals/SENCos/Inclusion Leads/SEND Governors/Finance Officers

Element 3 Funding arrangements for the Spring term 2021

We would like to give all schools and academies advance notice of Element 3 funding arrangements for the Spring term 2021. Current funding processes will continue until the end of this financial year.

Please note

  • - The Authority will carry forward current SEN support and EHCP pupil allocation of Element 3 funding into the Spring term 2021. This includes all decisions made for new SEN Support and EHCP applications made during the Autumn term 2020
  • - Similarly, any cases that have been allocated Exceptional Circumstances funding during the Autumn term, will be carried forward to the Spring term 2021, unless we have notified schools otherwise

Actions for schools

  • Schools only need to apply for new SEN support and EHCP pupil requests for Element 3 funding, including exceptional circumstances funding, which will require submission of an application form
  • Schools should ensure they keep comprehensive records for pupils where funding has previously been applied for and agreed. please do not re-apply for pupils already funded
  • Application forms will be available on Perspective Lite wef 4th January 2021
  • When uploading applications to Perspective Lite please use the following naming protocol - School name/SEN or EHCP/Term/Year eg 'CastlePrimary SENSummer20'. Please ensure that SEN support applications have clearly labelled (with child initials) supporting evidence for each child on your application.
  • The application form should also be used where there is a request for band amendment
  • Please ensure that you notify VS SEND within 7 days where there has been a change of circumstances for a funded pupil eg, pupil has left the school, or moves to a part time timetable

Timeline

Event Date
Applications for High Needs SEN Support funding deadline Friday 5 February 2021
Moderation of applications w/c 22 February 2021
Feedback to schools w/c 15 March 2021
New EHCP applications Processed on a monthly basis and automatically allocated

Spring term Element 3 allocations (= 3/12ths year) - amounts applicable to both EHCP and SEN Support applications

Banding descriptors and values for the Spring term 2021

Band Descriptors for High Needs SEND Top-Up Funding

" 'Targeted additional support staff curriculum time' includes either one to one supervision or bespoke/small group interventions with an enhanced adult to child ratio.

Despite:
1. High Needs/Medical Needs
  • The child/young person requires up to approximately 50% of targeted additional support staff curriculum time to enable their access to the curriculum
  • The child/young person requires monitoring due to their medical needs during curriculum time, break and lunchtimes
 £337.50
2. Higher Needs/High Medical Needs
  • The child/young person requires at least 50% of targeted additional support staff curriculum time to enable their access to the curriculum
  • The child/young person requires close supervision due to their medical needs during curriculum time, break and lunchtimes
 £560.00
3. Exceptional Needs/Extreme Medical Needs
  • The child/young person requires 100% of targeted additional support staff curriculum time to enable their access to the curriculum plus full-time additional support staff time to enable their access to break and lunchtimes or for close supervision due to their medical needs
 £1,011.00

Updates and information relating to current and future term's Element 3 funding can be found on the Virtual School SEND page on Norfolk Schools' website.

Should you have any queries regarding any of the above information, please contact the Virtual School SEND: