Decision Maker: Education and Children's Services Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose: This report sets out the proposed Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2025/26.

Content: RESOLVED that that the Committee RECOMMENDED to Full Council:   a) the Schools Budget for 2025-26 be approved in line with Appendix 1 of this report;    b) the proposals outlined for the Schools Block (ref. paras 6.5-6.11) and the Schools Funding Formula outlined in Appendix 2 and the Schools Allocations in Appendix 3 be approved, including a Minimum Funding Guarantee of 0% per pupil;    c) the proposals outlined for the Central School Services Block be approved including the transfer of £265k to the High Needs Block (ref. paras 6.12-6.13);    d) the proposals outlined for the Early Years Block be approved including the transfer of £264k to the High Needs Block (ref. paras. 6.14 - 6.20); and e) the proposals outlined for the High Needs Block be approved (ref paras. 6.21 - 6.23).