Issue - meetings
Early Years and Mainstream School Funding Formulae 2026/27
Meeting: 04/02/2026 - Cabinet (Item 11.)
11. Early Years and Mainstream Schools Funding 2026/27 
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This paper outlines the proposed 2026/27 local mainstream schools funding formula based on recommendations from the Schools Forum.
The formula is highly regulated by the Department for Education (DfE), with funding provided by the £293m schools block of the ring-fenced dedicated schools grant (DSG).
The proposed local mainstream formula is to replicate the national funding formula (NFF) with minor amendments as recommended by Schools Forum on 19 January 2026 to reflect that it is not affordable in full.
The early years single funding formula (EYSFF) is being considered by Schools Forum on 16 February 2026 to allow time for a full consultation process with providers.