Management Information Sheet
Element 3 funding arrangements for Spring term 2022
We would like to give all schools and academies advance notice of Element 3 funding arrangements for the Spring term 2022. Current funding processes will continue.
Please note:
- The Authority will carry forward current SEN support and EHCP pupil allocation of Element 3 funding into the Spring term 2022. This includes all decisions made for new SEN Support and EHCP applications made during the Autumn term 2021
- Similarly, any cases that have been allocated Exceptional Circumstances funding during the Autumn term 2021, will be carried forward to the Spring term 2022, 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
- When making new applications, please consult in-house records or information available on My School to avoid duplicated requests. Details of how to access My School information is below*
- Application forms will be available on Perspective Lite w/c 3rd January 2022
- When uploading applications to Perspective Lite please use the following naming protocol - School name/SEN or EHCP/Term/Year e.g. 'CastlePrimary SENSpring22'. Please ensure that all SEN support applications have clearly labelled (with child initials) supporting evidence for each child on your application
- Please note - if you are requesting a band amendment, please use the application forms
- Please ensure that you notify Learning and SEND where there has been a change of circumstances for a funded pupil e.g. pupil has left the school
We would also like to remind schools to check Perspective Lite for Autumn term moderation outcomes.
Timeline:
Application forms will be available on Perspective Lite | w/c 3rd January 2022 |
Applications for High Needs SEN Support funding deadline | Friday 4th February 2022 |
Moderation of applications | w/c 21st February 2022 |
Feedback to schools | w/c 14th March 2022 |
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 2022
Band | Descriptors for High Needs SEND Top-Up Funding | |
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Despite:
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1. High Needs/Medical Needs |
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£337.50 |
2. Higher Needs/High Medical Needs |
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£560.00 |
3. Exceptional Needs/Extreme Medical Needs |
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£1,011.00 |
Moderation
If you are interested in joining or observing our moderation group, please let us know. Many colleagues have found taking part good for their professional development.
Queries
Please contact the Learning and SEND if you have any queries regarding the process for applying for Element 3 funding:
Our instructional video can be found here: Element 3 Funding - YouTube
* Schools
To access your LAC or SEN child specific information you will need to access a two-way login process. Firstly, enter your login and password via your My School, then find the relevant SEN or LAC Memorandum you wish to view. Please then enter the password that would have been sent to you via colleagues in the education funding team. You will have received a password for each financial year and the appropriate password will need to be used to access the relevant financial year data you wish to view. If you are having trouble accessing the data and need your password resent, please email budgetshare@norfolk.gov.uk and a member of the team will contact you.
Academies
For specific child information which relate to your funding, please refer to your advances spreadsheet that you receive on a monthly basis. A breakdown of all your funding including child specific will be held within this document. Alternatively - please follow the school instructions above where you can also obtain this information.