Dedicated schools grant (DSG) deficit recovery plans
Local authority guidance on submitting recovery plans to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
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From 2018 to 2019, all local authorities with a cumulative DSG deficit of 1% or more at the end of the financial year must submit a recovery plan to ESFA, showing how they will bring the deficit into balance in a three year time frame.
You must submit your DSG deficit recovery plan to financial.management@education.gov.uk by 30 June 2019
Recovery plan template
We have worked with local authorities to develop a standard DSG deficit recovery plan template, you should read the accompanying guidance when completing it.
Further information
You can also read the government response to the consultation.