High Needs Block Reference Group
Kensington and Chelsea councillors are addressing significant funding challenges related to the High Needs Block, which the High Needs Block Reference Group advises on.
In June 2026, the Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum discussed a worsening Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit of £1,061,000, bringing the total DSG reserve balance deficit to £4,088,000. A new High Needs Stability Grant is expected to cover approximately £3.7 million of this, leaving the council to manage the remaining £400,000, according to the Schools' Forum.
The High Needs Block Reference Group provides feedback and advice on High Needs Block funding. No upcoming meetings or further discussions specifically concerning the group's activities have been reported in the supplied material.
Key facts
- In June 2026, the Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum discussed a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit of £1,061,000. Source
- The total Dedicated Schools Grant reserve balance deficit reached £4,088,000, as discussed in June 2026. Source
- A new High Needs Stability Grant is expected to cover about £3.7 million of the deficit. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council will need to manage a remaining £400,000 of the deficit. Source
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