Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

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

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    approves the Schools Block Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) allocation, as outlined in Section 4 of the report;   2)    approves the Early Years Block DSG allocation of funding for all Early Years providers as outlined in Section 5 of the report;   3)    approves the allocation of the High Needs DSG budget, as set out in Section 6 of the report; and   4)    supports the proposals for allocating the Central School Services DSG budget, as set out in Section 7 of the report.