Decision details

To agree the High Needs Budget for 2025-26, setting out the financial pressures and funding available for expenditure that fall within the High Needs Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant.

The Corporate Director – CYPS, in conjunction with the Corporate Director, Resources and the Executive Members for Finance and Schools:

i) Have noted note the financial position and financial projections within the High Needs Block for 2025-26
ii) approved the High Needs Block budget

It is the responsibility of the Corporate Director – CYPS, in conjunction with the Corporate Director, Resources and the Executive Members for Finance and Schools to take a decision on the High Needs Budget for 2025-26. Recommendation 13.1f in a Joint Report of the Chief Executive and Corporate Director, Resources which was approved by Full Council on 14 February 2025 sets out the delegated authority for this decision.