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 type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Revenue Expenditure > £1m;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/02/2026
Decision due: 17 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer)
Contact: Lorna Baxter, Deputy Chief Executive (Sections 151 Officer) Email: lorna.baxter@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: (01865) 323971, Jane Billington, Strategic Finance Business Partner Email: jane.billington@oxfordshire.gov.uk, Kathy Wilcox, Head of Corporate Finance Email: kathy.wilcox@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07788 302163.
Plan Reference: 26/052
Reason No Public Access: None