Issue details

Schools Block Funding Model Strategy for 2026-27

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/12/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
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.Given the above, it is not practicable to comply with the 28-day notice requirement in Part Four, Section D, Rule 13 of the constitution or the 5-day notice period requirement for key decisions. This is set out in Part Four, Section D, Rule 17, of the Constitution.

As set out below the decision is urgent and time critical in accordance with Part 4 Section H paragraph 18 (a) and 18 (b).

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

Decision due: Between 19 Jan 2026 and 31 Jan 2026 by Cabinet Member Signing

To provide the results of the 2026-27 Haringey primary and secondary schools DSG funding formula consultation and recommendations to set the distribution of the 2026-27 Schools block DSG for devolved school budgets.

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Schools & Families

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children's Services (Statutory DCS)

Contact: Corporate Director of Children's Services (Statutory DCS).