URL: https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=13341

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report will outline the funding arrangements for Kirklees Council’s Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/2027 financial year, including allocations across the four funding blocks, Schools block, High Needs block, Early Years block and Central Schools and Services block.    

Content: This report will outline the funding arrangements for Kirklees Council’s Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/2027 financial year, including allocations across the four funding blocks, Schools block, High Needs block, Early Years block and Central Schools and Services block.     RESOLVED –   1)    That approval be given to the proposed local formula factors for the distribution of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), Schools Block funding for 2026/2027, as set out in Appendix A.  2)    That the decisions made by Schools Forum in terms of central budgets, delegated budgets and a fund for significant growth for 2026/27, as detailed in the report and the accompanying appendices, be noted. 3)    That approval be given to the submission of the schools’ local funding formula to the Department for Education (DfE) for 2026/2027.  4)    That the disapplication request made to the DfE, which has now been agreed, be noted. 5)    That the DfE exceptions application be noted. 6)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director (Children’s Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Cabinet Member for Education, to take account of the outcomes of the provider consultation, the views of the Early Years and Childcare Reference Group and Schools Forum and make a final decision on the Early Years local funding formula 2026/27 and the value of the Special Education Needs and Disability Inclusion Fund.  

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026