LBC REQUEST - FOI SEND provision
Dear FOI Department,
Under the freedom of information act, I’d like to request the following information:
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how much was spent by the council on SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) provision?
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how much was spent by the council on legal teams for cases dealing with SEND appeals?
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how many SEND appeals were received by the council?
Of these appeal cases decided by tribunal, how many were in favour of the council?
I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email or phone me (07557157499) and I will be happy to clarify what I am asking for and discuss the request.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Fraser Knight
Dear Sir / Madam
I am pleased to acknowledge your request for information, which has been
allocated the reference number NELC/31957/2425.
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Yours sincerely
North East Lincolnshire Council
Dear Requester
Thank you for your information request, reference number NELC/31957/2425.
I can confirm that North East Lincolnshire Council the following
information:
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how much was spent by the
council on SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) provision?
£91,109,336.70
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how much was spent by the
council on legal teams for cases dealing with SEND appeals?
£0
Between 1st January 2019 and 1st October 2024 how many SEND appeals were
received by the council?
Of these appeal cases decided by tribunal, how many were in favour of the
council?
Appeals received in that period: 32
Tribunals attended by LA: 11
In favour of LA: 1
Not in favour of LA: 4
Partial agreements:6
Resolved prior to hearings: 5
Ongoing: 5
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Yours sincerely
North East Lincolnshire Council
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