Forward plan

Schools Block Funding Model Strategy for 2026-27

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member Signing

Decision due:   Between 19 Jan 2026 and 31 Jan 2026

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

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  -