House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Dedicated Schools Grant allocations 2025-26
18 December 2024 · Department for Education
Proposed by Catherine McKinnell Lab Newcastle upon Tyne North
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At a glance
Key points
- The Department for Education has published Dedicated Schools Grant allocations for 2025-26
- Core school funding will increase by 2.3 billion to nearly 63.9 billion
- High needs funding will see a 1 billion rise
Issue summary
The statement discusses the publication of Dedicated Schools Grant allocations for 2025-26, focusing on increased funding for schools and high needs support.
Action requested
The Department for Education has published the DSG allocations which include a £2.3 billion increase in core school funding to almost £63.9 billion, with a £1 billion rise in high needs funding. Local authorities will receive at least a 7% per head increase in funding, alongside a separate core schools budget grant for special and alternative provision settings.
Key facts
- Core school funding is increasing by £2.3 billion from 2024-25 to 2025-26.
- High needs funding will rise to £11.9 billion, a 9% increase compared to the current year.
- Mainstream school funding in the DSG will see a 2.15% per pupil increase in 2025-26.
- Every local authority will receive at least a 7% per head funding increase for high needs.
- Indicative allocations for early years entitlements total more than £8 billion, with an additional £75 million grant provided.