Decision

Individual Decision No:

ID4758

Portfolio Member:

Councillor Iain Cottingham, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources

Resolved that:

·       To approve the 2026/27 school funding formula to be distributed to schools. The allocations have been made according to the principles agreed by Schools’ Forum in December and in relation to the total funding available from the Schools Block DSG.

·       To note that the Authority Proforma Tool (APT) will be submitted to the Department for Education (DfE) on 22nd January 2026.

·       To note that the final formula rates and allocations will be notified to schools by 27th February 2026.

This decision is not subject to call in; therefore it will be implemented immediately.