Issue details

Local school funding formula 2021/22 for maintained schools and academies

The council is responsible for deciding on a local schools funding formula for 2021/22, in order to distribute the Schools Block funding of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) to all maintained schools and academies for their pre-16 pupils.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2020

Decision due: February 2021 by Director of Children and Families

Lead director: Director of Children and Families

Department: Children and Families

Contact: Lucie McAulay 0113 3788766 Email: Lucie.McAulay@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

A consultation has been carried out with all mainstream schools and academies, in line with the requirements of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Detailed information about the local funding formula options was provided to all schools and a briefing session was held.

Consultees

All Leeds maintained schools and academies

Leeds Schools Forum

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Learning, Skills & Employment

Decisions