Freedom of information response
SEN direct payments
1a) In 2016, How many children with SENs were supported by the council providing 'direct payments' to their parents/guardians?
b) In 2021, How many children with SENs were supported by the council providing 'direct payments' to their parents/guardians?
2a) In 2016, What was the total amount paid out by the council in 'direct payments' for children with SENs?
b) In 2021, What was the total amount paid out by the council in 'direct payments' for children with SENs?
3a) In 2016, What was the council's full budget for SEN provision? Dedicated Schools Grant High Needs Block Funding allocation 2016/17
b) In 2021, What was the council's full budget for SEN provision? Dedicated Schools Grant High Needs Block Funding allocation 2021/22
1a) This information is available to the public on LG Inform (3): This is the local area benchmarking tool from the Local Government Association. https://lginform.local.gov.uk/
b) This information is available to the public on LG Inform (112): This is the local area benchmarking tool from the Local Government Association. https://lginform.local.gov.uk/
2a) Information not held
b) £12,848
3a) £20.676m
b) £28.092m
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