High Needs Block (HNB)

A funding block within the Dedicated Schools Grant specifically allocated for the provision of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Primary Focus Stories

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Kingston schools face £10.4M overspend on SEND services
Kingston upon Thames

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Wandsworth schools face £11.2m overspend on special needs support
Wandsworth

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Camden Schools Face £8.1M Overspend on High Needs Support Due to Rising SEND Demand
Camden

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Barnet faces £5.9m deficit in SEND funding
Barnet

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Special school rebuilds sought to boost places
Barnet

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Primary Focus Meetings

11 meetings · Page 1 of 3

the Schools Forum of North Northamptonshire Council
October 15, 2026 • North Northamptonshire

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the Cornwall Schools Forum of Cornwall Council
October 9, 2026 • Cornwall

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the Lincolnshire Schools' Forum of Lincolnshire Council
October 8, 2026 • Lincolnshire

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the Schools Forum of Staffordshire Council
July 9, 2026 • Staffordshire

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the Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council
July 6, 2026 • Worcestershire

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