21 Formal Approval of School Funding Formula for 2016-2017 PDF 86 KB
Forward Plan Ref: 2015/111
Contact: Gillian McKee, Finance Business Partner (Children, Education & Families) Tel: (01865) 323920
Report by Director for Children’s Services (CMDCEF5).
The final funding formula for schools and academies for 2016-2017 needs to be formally approved politically before submission to the DfE by 21 January. Schools Forum has been consulted in development of the funding formula for 2016-17 as a statutory consultee, but the decision on the final formula is made by the local authority, after considering Schools Forum views.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Families is RECOMMENDED to approve the final funding formula for 2016-17.
Additional documents:
Decision:
to confirm approval of the final school funding formula, as agreed at the Schools Forum meeting on 13 January – Option 1 if Secretary of State supports the local authority request, or Option 2 if Secretary of State supports Schools Forum and reduces the DSG contribution to central overheads.