safety valve agreement
No new developments have been reported regarding Safety Valve Agreements, which are financial arrangements with the Department for Education.
Safety Valve Agreements are financial arrangements between local authorities and the Department for Education (DfE) designed to manage and reduce deficits in the Dedicated Schools Grant, including those related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Richmond Council's agreement with the DfE concluded in March 2025.
No new developments concerning Safety Valve Agreements have been reported in recent council discussions or stories, and there are no upcoming meetings scheduled to discuss this topic.
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