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School Funding

17 November 2025

Proposing MP
Bridget Phillipson Lab
Houghton and Sunderland South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

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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