Issue details

Formal Approval of Schools Funding Formula 2026/27

The final funding formula for schools and academies for 2026/27 needs to be formally approved politically for submission to the DfE for setting mainstream schools budgets for the 2026/27 financial year.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: - Affects more than 1 division;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/01/2026

Decision due: 3 Feb 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Contact: Jane Billington, Strategic Finance Business Partner Email: jane.billington@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Schools via Let's talk, Schools Forum via Schools forum meeting 19th January 2026

Consultees

Schools and Schools Forum

Plan Reference: 26/014

Reason No Public Access: None

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