The allocation of High Needs Block funding to mainstream schools, resource base / units in mainstream schools, and special schools - Find a freedom of information request

1. Information that describes 'top-up', 'banding,' 'matrix,' or 'element' arrangements that the Council uses to guide its allocation of High Needs Block funding to mainstream schools, resource base / units in mainstream schools, and special schools;

2. Information showing the maximum High Needs or Top-Up funding allocation (in pounds) that each specific band, matrix point, or element attracts in the current financial year (2023-24);

3. Information showing the maximum High Needs or Top-Up funding allocation (in pounds) that each specific band or element attracted for the previous financial year (2022-23).

a) If funding allocations for each band/element in 2023-24 are identical to those in 2022-23, please say so.

b) If it is more efficient for you to provide these allocations based on academic years rather than financial years, please use academic years instead.

c) If the Council has changed its banding arrangements during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 periods, please provide information showing the previous banding arrangements as well as the current ones.

d) For special schools where banded funding is not used, please provide information showing the High Needs Block 'top-up' allocation per place.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. Funding guidance provided to both Mainstream and Special Schools attached

2. Information showing the 22/23 and 23/24 Band allocations we make for both Mainstream and Special Schools attached.

Should you require the attachments mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and these can be provided.