Syrian Refugee Resettlement Programme: Phase 2 overview Presented by: Adam Bell Date: 25 th February 2016

Drivers for a new approach A further 19,000 places needed over the next four years. Need to scale up delivery structures in order to get there. A more sustainable, strategic and streamlined process from April Also want to better match people to places. A bigger role for authorities and regions in shaping and allocating cases. 2

What are we looking for? A regional or sub-regional structure with capacity to: Resettle large numbers across the region over next 4 years. Work with authorities to determine long term pipeline for region – numbers and types of cases. Provide a single regional referral point. Broker and allocate cases to individual authorities according to their needs. Liaise with all local partners across the region – including health, social care and education. Harness support of faith groups, voluntary, community and private sectors across the region. 3

Benefits of a regional approach Puts authorities and regions in the driving seat. Ability to plan arrivals over a much longer timescale. Greater flexibility to match refugees with authorities depending on needs and local issues such as housing supply, community offers and capacity of local services. Ability to commission and deliver services across the region. Ability to support each other and share best practice. 4

Next steps We are asking regions to design a model that works for them. Will vary from region to region – no single model. Funding will be available to support admin costs. Good progress already in the West Midlands. Need a finalised model soon. Looking for regions to test regional model for April/May arrivals – lead in times mean work would need to start in early March. 5

Funding overview Support the aims of the programme – helping to deliver on the PM’s commitment. Value for money for the taxpayer, using innovative methods of working to ensure we meet stakeholders’ Year 1 costs at lowest cost. Simplicity – one Funding Instruction for all local authorities rather than individual grant agreements. Payments are on a standard tariff. Transparency – standard tariffs make it easy to account for costs and to demonstrate objectives. 6

Year 1 funding Standard tariff allows £8,520 per person. Education also funding payable to local authorities. Medical costs will be paid direct to Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social care costs paid by local authorities will be met on a case-by-case basis. Payments based on age upon arrival. 7

Years 2 to 5 funding Funding to local authorities will continue on a tariff basis. Local authorities receive £12,000 per person overall tapering from £5,000 per person in year 2 to £1,000 per person in year 5. Funding will be non-ringfenced. No additional funding available from the Home Office to cover education or medical costs. However, funding will be available through the current per capita routes. 8

Process for claiming payment A claim form (Annex A) is submitted to finance department via online portal. Initial payment of 22% of total funding authorised when first claim form is received. Further 13% of the total funding paid each two months after arrival upon submission of claim form. Funding Instruction available which fully explains process. 9