Issue details

2025-26 DfE Core Schools Budget Grant (Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units / Alternative Provision Schools)

To consider the proposed funding allocation methodology for the elements of the DfE Core Schools Budget Grant in relation to support for employer National Insurance Contribution costs and 2025 pay award costs for special schools and academies and pupil referral units / alternative provision schools for the 2025/26 financial year. To approve the recommendation in respect of the funding allocation methodology to be used for the allocation of the grant elements to the special schools and academies and pupil referral units / alternative provision operating within North Yorkshire.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/07/2025

Decision due: 19 Aug 2025 by Children and Young People's Service - Executive Members & Corporate Director Meetings

Decision due: 19 Aug 2025 by Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Contact: Howard Emmett Email: howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk Email: howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultees

No consultation required in respect of the use of the DfE funding rates for the local allocation of the grant funding elements.

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  • 2025-26 DfE Core Schools Budget Grant (Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units / Alternative Provision Schools)