Consultation on the Schools Block Funding Arrangements for 2027/28

Overview

This consultation has been considered by Schools Forum and covers the following:

  • A transfer from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block, which is supported by Schools Forum; and
     
  • Options to adhere to the Schools National Funding Formula (NFF), which are approved by Schools Forum.

This consultation is for all primary and secondary schools, both maintained and academies.

Why your views matter

Schools Forum requires the views of schools to help their decision making at Schools Forum on 25 November 2026.

This activity will open on 1 Oct 2026. Please come back on or after this date to give us your views.

Opens 1 Oct 2026

Closes 3 Nov 2026

Results expected 25 Nov 2026

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Partnerships

Interests

  • Schools