The DfES has reminded all Local Authorities (LAs) that they are required to make a determination each year whether to exercise powers to make Post Compulsory Discretionary Awards. Executive is being asked to agree a policy statement to not take up the power to grant Post Compulsory Discretionary Awards in the 2007/2008 financial year. This is due to a wide range of alternative funding being available for families on low income
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 20 Feb 2007 by Cabinet
Consultation process
None
DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Executive Member for Children and Young People with the Director for Children and Young People
SLT date: Although, the Post Compulsory Discretionary Award will no longer be avilable, necessitous families can access funding from a range of other sources