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Section 251 Budget Statements

The Section 251 Budget Statement shows the funding for children's services within the authority. The information is presented in a set of tables at both local authority and school level.

We publish the current year and the one before on our website. If you would like any further advice on these statements, please Contact School funding.

2023/24 statement

S251 Budget 2023-24 Early Years Report (PDF, 286 KB)
S251 Budget 2023-24 LA Table Report (PDF, 539 KB)
S251 Budget 2023-24 School Table Report (PDF, 117 KB)

2022/23 statement

S251 Budget 2022-23 Early Years Report (PDF, 299 KB)
S251 Budget 2022-23 LA Table Report (PDF, 569 KB)
S251 Budget 2022-23 School Table Report (PDF, 116 KB)

Contact School funding

Telephone 03000 268 554