Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2025

Purpose: To receive a report outlining the allocation of funding for schools and services for pupils from the Government Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).

Content: That Cabinet:   1.     Approves the Schools Block DSG allocation, as outlined in Section 3 of the report.   2.     Approves the Early Years Block DSG allocation of funding for all early years providers as outlined in Section 4 of the report.   3.     Approves the allocation of the High Needs DSG budget, as set out in Section 5 of the report.   4.     Supports the proposals for allocating the Central School Services DSG budget, as set out in Section 6 of the report.