Decision details

The Committee considered a report on the submission of the Schools Budget for 2016/17 to the Education Funding Agency, and the Lancashire Early Years and High Needs Block Budgets for 2016/17.

Members were informed that in accordance with the Government's school funding framework, the Council was required to submit a final Schools Block budget pro forma for 2016/17 to the Education Funding Agency by 20 January 2016.

It was noted that decisions and recommendations arising from the Schools Forum's consideration of the 2016/17 budget proposals would be provided for the Cabinet Member's consideration on 15 January 2016.

Resolved:

That the recommendations set out in the report to the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools be noted, and that no additional comments or alternative recommendations be made.