To approve final details of the Schools
Block/DSG budgets for 2026/27 for submission to the Department for
Education including Minimum Funding Guarantee (MFG) and, if
applicable, a a funding transfer of either 0.5% or 1% from the
2026/27 Schools Block DSG to the 2026/27 High Needs budget
To approve final details of the Special Schools Budgets 2026-27
including:
• The level at which the minimum funding guarantee (MFG)
protection is set for special schools.
• Banded values for Element 3 top up funding
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025
Decision due: 6 Jan 2026 by Executive
Contact: Howard Emmett Email: Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel. 01609 532118 Email: Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation with all mainstream schools and
mainstream academies,
Consultation and discussion with special schools and special
academies
Discussion at North Yorkshire Schools Forum
Consultees
All mainstream school and academy leadership
and Governing Bodies / Trust Boards
All special school and academy leadership and Governing Bodies /
Trust Boards
North Yorkshire Schools Forum, North Yorkshire special
schools