The Baxter Project offers several areas of cost savings for schools by reducing the need for various interventions and support services.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the specific savings in different areas:

1. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support: Up to £1000 per child

Details: The project helps reduce the need for additional SEN support by addressing behavioural and emotional issues early. This can decrease the demand for specialised staff, resources, and individualised education plans (IEPs), which are costly to implement and maintain.

2. Behavioural Interventions: Up to £800 per child

By reducing disruptive behaviours, the project minimises the need for behavioural intervention programs and specialist staff. This includes savings on training, program materials, and the time spent by staff managing behavioral issues.

3. Staff Time: Up to £500 per child

Details: Teachers and support staff spend less time managing disruptive behaviors and more time on teaching and learning activities. This increased efficiency translates to cost savings as staff can focus on their primary educational roles.

4. Property Damage: Up to £200 per child

Details: Reducing antisocial behaviour leads to fewer incidents of property damage within the school. This includes savings on repairs, maintenance, and replacements of school property.

5. Exclusions: Up to £300 per child

Details: The project helps reduce the number of school exclusions, which are costly due to the need for alternative education provisions. Exclusions also have long-term costs associated with educational and social outcomes for the excluded students.

Total and Net Savings

Using the provided estimates, we can calculate the total and net savings per child:

Total Estimated Savings per Child: Up to £2800

Cost of the Baxter Project per Child: £331.50 (assuming we support 20 pupils a year)

Potential Net Savings per Child: Up to £2468.50

Return on Investment (ROI)

The ROI for schools can be calculated as up to £744.65%

Meaning that for every £1 spent on The Baxter Project savings of up to £7.44.

These figures demonstrate that the Baxter Project provides significant financial benefits by reducing the need for various costly interventions and supports. The high ROI indicates that the project is a cost-effective solution for managing and improving student behaviour and reducing associated costs.