House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
School Funding Update
20 July 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Nick Gibb Con Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
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At a glance
Key points
- School Funding Update confirmed on 2020-07-20 by MP Nick Gibb
- Increased core funding by 4 800 million for 2021-22 and 7 100 million for 2022-23
- Local authorities to receive at least an 8% per head increase for high needs funding in future years
Issue summary
This statement confirms provisional funding allocations for 2021-22 through the national funding formulae (NFF) for core school funding, high needs, and central school services.
Action requested
The Minister is announcing increased core funding by £4.8bn in 2021-22 and £7.1bn in 2022-23 compared to 2019-20. Additionally, the NFF will ensure local authorities receive a further increase of at least 8% per head of population for high needs funding, with some up to 12%. The Government plans to consult on transitioning to a 'hard' NFF in future years.
Key facts
- Core school funding is increasing by £4.8bn and £7.1bn in 2021-22 and 2022-23 respectively.
- High needs funding will increase by a further £730m, or 10%, in 2021-22.
- Every local authority receives at least an 8% per head of population increase for high needs funding.
- The Government plans to consult on transitioning to a 'hard' NFF in future years.