SIP Charging Policy
SIP Charging Policy
September 2023 - September 2024
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Southampton Inclusion Partnership’s (SIP) Charging Policy is to provide clear guidance to partner organisations regarding the application of charges for consultancy, training, CPD and school-to- school support events.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
The Head of Service will agree and determine the Charging Policy for the Southampton Inclusion Partnership on an annual basis and will review the policy, from time-to-time, as required.
The Springwell Business Director, in association with the SIP Head of Service, is responsible for the day-to-day application of the policy.
3. Charging for Services
There will be 3 areas of charging for services under the Southampton Inclusion Partnership:
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School to School support
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Packaged professional training events & courses
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Whole school events
4. School to School Support
The table below shows the charges which will be made for consultancy, training, CPD and support services.
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Services provided by Half day Full day
Head of Service / Headteacher £275 £550
Senior Specialist Leader £245 £490
Specialist Teacher £195 £390
Higher Level Specialist Teaching Assistant £160 £320
Specialist Teaching Assistant £130 £260
The charges include an administration charge.
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Any charge agreed for a commissioned package of support will depend on the time, location, frequency, and requirements of the support being provided.
The minimum charge will be a ½ day rate. This rate will also apply to written reports and any twilight support. Preparation will be charged on an hourly basis if required.
All charges will be agreed with the SIP Head of Service.
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5. Packaged professional training events & courses
SIP will provide a range of training courses charged at a delegate rate.
The courses will be published on the website and will be made available through the Southampton Inclusion Partnership. Delegate rates will be set on a per course basis.
6. Charging for Events
6.1 The cost per person for an event, organised on behalf of or within the remit of the SIP, will be determined by the SIP Head of Service.
6.2 Failure to attend an event, when a booking has been made in advance, will incur the full course fee, irrespective of the reason given. Some charges might be applied up front dependent on the nature and fee for the event/service. Where costs are less than £500, this will be charged in advance.
6.3 If prior notice of non-attendance is given by the event delegate to SIP within 48 hours of the event, then 100% of the event charge will be made.
6.4 If prior notice of non-attendance is given by the event delegate to SIP within 2 weeks of the event, then 50% of the event charge will be made.
6.5 If prior notice of non-attendance is given by the event delegate to SIP with more than 2 weeks before the event, then 0% of the event charge will be made.
6.6 Commissioned personalised packages can be calculated and provided on request.
7. Monitoring & Evaluation
The SIP Head of Service will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of this policy.
8. Review Date & Publication
The policy will be reviewed annually. The policy will be published on the SIP website.
9. Date of Policy
September 2023
Approved by: Governors Resources Committee
SIP Outreach Packages, Options & Costs
Costs for Southampton Inclusion Partnership & Outreach Service Packages and options – April 2022
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PACKAGE/INTERVENTION
COST
A - TARGETED PUPIL INTERVENTION
Up to 6 visits
Initial assessment report.
Targets set and reviewed using TME.
Visit records for each session.
Review meeting and exit report.
£1700
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B - CONSULTANCY PROBLEM SOLVING SUPPORT
Up to 4 consultancy visits
Consultancy report with recommendations.
Visit record for each session.
Review meeting and exit report.
Specific pupil targets are not set.
£1800
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C - PUPIL FOCUSSED ACTION PLANNING
Up to 6 visits.
Individual session outcomes and focus set out within Action Plan.
Visit records for each session.
Visits include final evaluation session to review impact.
£1800
D - COHORT/YEAR GROUP INTERVENTION
Up to 6 sessions across a term.
Action plan with agreed session outline and outcomes.
Visit records for each session.
Evaluation session
May require 2 staff for some visits.
This support replaces 2 x pupil targeted interventions where funded.
£2500
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E - CHARGED SERVICE
Half day consultancy visit without written report
£235
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F - CHARGED SERVICE
Half day consultancy visit with written report
£470
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G - CHARGED SIP SERVICE -
Whole school SEND support
Whole School SEND Review (2 days: 1 day plus ½ day prep and ½ day report writing)
£1020
Intensive school to school support following review (up to 12 x ½ days
£3760
Booking Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
SIP Booking Procedures
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On submission of a booking request, you agree to the Southampton Inclusion Partnership terms and conditions for payment.
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Payment will be generated on receipt of the booking request and time permitting, made in advance.
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If you are a Southampton maintained school, then charges will be raised via journal to the cost centre identified on the booking form.
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If you are not a Southampton maintained school, then a booking request will generate an invoice against the identified order number for the full course amount. The invoice is payable within 30 days.
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Places on courses will be allocated and confirmed on a first come first served basis.
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Full or partial charges will still apply for late cancellation.
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On booking you agree to the T&Cs. Please ensure your Finance Officer is aware of this commitment.
