Decision - Funding for Pupils at Self Managed Learning College (SMLC)

            RESOLVED - That :

(i) The committee notes the issues raised and the consultation with the affected parents, and

(ii)The Committee requests that officers produce a report for the Children & Young  People Committee on 14 October 2013 with firm  suggestions and proposals which:

- address the legal and equalities concerns expressed in the report of 16 July ;

- sets out proposals to ensure that provision complies with all legal, child protection  and regulatory obligations; and

- supports the SMLC to pursue routes to enable it to continue on a firm financial footing to supply current levels of provision.

To provide information regarding the funding of pupils at the Self Managed Learning College (SMLC) in Brighton who have been home educated at parental request and information on current and future funding arrangements for these children following advice received from the Department for Education (DfE) and informs members of the current consultation on  whether to fund placements at SMLC.

            N/A.