Decision details

Update on High Needs Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Funding and Deficits

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Explains the arrangements for funding High Needs Dedicated Schools Grant deficits up to the end of 2025/26 as set out by the Government as part of the Final Local Government Finance Settlement for 2026/27.

Provides an update on the estimated share of the 2025/26 deficit that will need to be funded by the relevant council(s) when the statutory over-ride ends on 1 April 2028.

Decision:

Recommendations approved.

Report author: Lorna Baxter

Publication date: 18/03/2026

Date of decision: 17/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 17/03/2026 - Cabinet

Effective from: 24/03/2026

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