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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2025
Decision due: 10 Feb 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Education, Portfolio Holder - Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children), Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration
Lead director: Service Director - Finance S151 Officer, Service Director - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk, John Bartlett, Head of Commercial Services Email: John.bartlett@kirklees.gov.uk.