Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.    Noted the forecast year end budget overspend position for the Dedicated Schools Grant at 30 June 2025, together with the associated explanations contained within this report. 2.    Noted that in accordance with responsible financial management, mitigation plans will be considered over the Quarter 2 period to alleviate the forecast in year overspend 3.    Approved the revisions to the 2025-26 budget as set out in Appendix 1 and section 8. 4.    Approved the new funding arrangements for the Early Years Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENDIF) emerging, the proposed hourly rate of £11.50 for the SENDIF+ Complex Needs and the proposed Early Years Inclusion Centre hourly rate of £19.00, as set out in section 9.