Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Adjustment Account
Kingston upon Thames is addressing a growing deficit in its Dedicated Schools Grant Adjustment Account.
Kingston upon Thames's Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Adjustment Account deficit was forecast to reach £18.73m in October 2025. This represented a significant increase from £8.27m recorded in March 2025. The forecast overspend of £10.46m on the schools budget was primarily attributed to pressures within the High Needs Block, which was projected to overspend by £10.76m.
A key factor contributing to the High Needs Block pressures was the increasing number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans had risen by a net 87 since March 2025, bringing the total to 2,072 in October 2025. The DSG Adjustment Account is a specific account related to school funding.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames's DSG Adjustment Account deficit was forecast to reach £18.73m in October 2025. Source
- The forecast overspend on Kingston upon Thames's schools budget was £10.46m in October 2025. Source
- The High Needs Block in Kingston upon Thames was projected to overspend by £10.76m in October 2025. Source
- The number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Kingston upon Thames reached 2,072 in October 2025. Source
- The DSG Adjustment Account deficit in Kingston upon Thames was £8.27m in March 2025. Source
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