Dedicated Schools Grant budget

Please supply:

1. The council’s Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus for the year to 31 March 2024

Deficit £39.1 million (before DfE and LA contributions from the Safety Valve)

2. The council’s forecast Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus for the year to 31 March 2025

Deficit £52.8 million

3. The council’s forecast for the accumulated Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus carried forward on 31 March 2025

£131.6 milion

4. The council’s forecast for the accumulated Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus carried forward on 31 March 2026

£161.8 million