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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

School Funding

17 November 2025 · Department for Education

Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Education has delayed publishing provisional funding allocations for mainstream schools and local authorities for 2026-27.
  • The delay is due to the timing of the Spending Review.
  • The Department aims to finalize and publish the National Funding Formula as soon as possible to aid local authorities in preparing their local school formulae.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the delay in publishing provisional funding allocations for mainstream schools and local authorities for 2026-27 due to the Spending Review timing.

Action requested

The Department for Education prioritizes finalizing and publishing the National Funding Formula (NFF) as soon as possible, to enable local authorities to prepare their local school formulae.

Key facts

  • Provisional funding allocations for mainstream schools and local authorities in 2026-27 have been delayed.
  • The delay is due to the timing of the Spending Review and the need for rigorous quality assurance processes.
  • Finalisation of the NFFs is being pursued with urgency.
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