CASE STUDY

DSG Deficit Advisory

We were appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to support their engagement with local authorities facing significant Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits.

The Client's

Objectives

  • Provide independent challenge to LA action plans.
  • Advise DfE on financial recovery strategies.

The Langbrook

Solution

LA plans were reviewed, financial viability assessed and expert opinions provided to DfE. Langbrook’s work informed DfE’s decisions on intervention and support.

IMPACT &

Results

  • Strengthened DfE’s oversight of DSG recovery.
  • Improved quality of LA action plans.
  • Enhanced accountability.

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