Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: Between 2 Jan 2025 and 31 Jan 2025 by Cabinet Member Signing
To approve the Schools Funding Formula 2025-2026. The Council is required to submit the Authority Proforma Tool to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) on 22 January 2025, following the decision-making meeting of the Schools’ Forum, 9 January 2025, this decision requires Cabinet Member Signing before the funding allocation can be submitted to the ESFA for approval. This decision will include the usual agenda notification period of five clear working days but it will be an urgent decision as the call-in procedure shall not apply as the Council is legally required to submit the Authority Proforma Tool to the Department for Education (DfE) by 22 January 2024. The final Schools Block Allocation will be confirmed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency in late December. The service is legally required to consult with the Schools’ Forum which will take place at the Schools’ Forum meeting on 9 January 2025.
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Schools & Families
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Contact: Director of Children's Services.