This report seeks approval of the final proposed 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant budgets for the following blocks for the financial year ending 31 March 2027:
· Schools Block
· Central Services Schools Block
· Early Years Block and Maintained Nursery Supplement funding
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2025
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 9 Feb 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader (responsible for Children and Education)
Lead director: Executive Director of People
Department: People
Contact: Tony Burton Email: tony.burton@lbhf.gov.uk.
Estimated value above £5m: Yes