Dedicated Schools Grant 2026/27

February 16, 2026 Children and Families Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the Dedicated Schools Grant for 2026/27, including the allocation of its sub-blocks, the schools and early years funding formulas, and delegated authority for fund usage.

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Purpose

To provide committee with an update on the
Dedicated School Grant (DSG) for 2026/27 and request approval for
the allocation of each sub block making up the DSG. To request
approval of the schools funding formula and early years funding
formula following recommendations from the Schools Forum. To
request approval to provide delegated authority.

Related Meeting

Children and Families Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.30 am on February 16, 2026

Supporting Documents

Dedicated Schools Grant 202627.pdf
Appendix 1 Setting the Schools Funding Formula 202627.pdf
Appendix 2 Recommended Formula Factors and Values 202627.pdf
Appendix 3 Early Years National Funding Formula.pdf
Appendix 5 DSG High Needs Block Allocations 202627.pdf
Appendix 7 Forecast mitigated DSG Reserve deficit as at 31 March 2026.pdf
Appendix 8 Disapplication.pdf
Appendix 4 Hourly rates payable to providers of the Free Early Education Entitlements.pdf
Appendix 6 DSG Central Schools Services Block Allocations 202627.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes