In consultation with Cabinet, Councillor D Wilby, Portfolio Holder for Education and Children’s Services:

1)    Approved the recommissioning of the Educational Psychology contract which would commence September 2022.

2)    Approved the increased contract value.

3)    Approved the increase in the SEN Operations Budget – up to a maximum of £85,500 but noted that, where possible some of this cost may be offset via a recharge to the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

4)    Delegated the award of a contract to the Strategic Director for Children’s Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Education and Children’s Services.