Review of funding for pupils in mainstream schools
We sought the views of parents, mainstream school representatives and forums on how SEN support funding is currently allocated and distributed.
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Mainstream schools in Leicester currently receive additional funding for pupils with specific special educational needs (SEN).
The additional funding is paid in two parts:
- a set amount for each pupil, depending on the individual pupil's needs
- a school based payment to support the school’s overall SEN budget.
The payments are known as either ‘mainstream top-up’ or ‘element 3 payments’.
Your views help us draw up proposals on potential changes to SEND funding procedures, which we will formally consult on between September and December 2021.