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High Needs Block (HNB)

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The funding mechanism and associated management of resources for children with high needs. A specific block of funding within the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) allocated to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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  1. Hammersmith and Fulham Schools to Receive 1.62% Per-Pupil Funding Increase, Below National Average Hammersmith and Fulham schools are set to receive a 1.62% increase in per-pupil funding for the 2026/27 financial year, according to provisional figures discussed at the recent... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 December 2025
  2. Greenwich Schools Face £7.3M Funding Deficit Due to High Needs Block Overspend Royal Greenwich schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £7.3 million deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), according to reports discussed... Greenwich 12 October 2025