Issue details

Enhanced Pathways Business Case for continuation of funding

Request to continue to invest in the existing 20 Enhanced Pathways and fund a further 20 to increase the total number to 40 (double the reach of the project)

16 schools have already expressed interest in establishing an Enhanced Pathway
Current investment per year £1,194,718 AY 2024-25 
New investment per year £2,389, 437 (approx.) based on 40 schools

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: - Capital Expenditure >£1m;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Awaiting confirmation from our finance team as to whether any of the enhanced pathway financial data is sensitive.

Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Young People’s Services, Cabinet Member for SEND Improvement

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Contact: Jane Elvidge, Interim Manager, SEND Strategic Early Intervention Team Email: jane.elvidge@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Consultees

N/A

Plan Reference: 2025/020

Confirm that your SLT representative is aware of the item: Yes

Confirm scheduled for DLT/ELT/ SLT/ Informal Cabinet as appropriate: Yes

Decisions

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