SPENDING BY PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND SPECIAL MAINTAINED SCHOOLS IN 2025/26
September 9, 2026 Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Families noted the financial position of Primary, Secondary and Special Maintained Schools at the end of the 2025/26 financial year on 09/09/2026. Schools with uncommitted revenue balances exceeding 8% have been asked to provide details of their plans for reducing these balances. Schools in deficit have been required to submit a plan to show how they will move out of their deficit position.
Full council record
Decision
That the financial position of Primary, Secondary and Special Maintained Schools at the end of the 2025/26 financial year be noted.
Reasons for the decision
The financial position of Primary, Secondary and Special Maintained Schools are reported in accordance with the Department for Educations Consistent Financial Reporting Regulations which it provides schools with a benchmarking facility for comparison between similar schools to promote self-management and value for money.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |