Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.    Noted the Department for Education's (DfE) proposed changes to school revenue funding arrangements for 2026-27, as set out in this report. 2.    Approved the proposals for implementing the local funding formula arrangements as set out in this report to: Implement the National Funding Formula rates for both primary and secondary schools in 2026-27 when published by the DfE. Implement a minimum funding guarantee (MFG) at the top of the range published by the DfE, subject to affordability, for 2026-27 as set out in paragraph 5.15. The methods of managing affordability as set out in paragraphs 5.16 to 5.19. 3.    Endorsed the Growth Fund values set out in paragraph 5.10 and the criteria as set out in Appendix 4. 4.    Noted the de-delegation of funding to support the Education Functions, as set out in Section 7.