Camden school funding
Camden School funding discussions in September 2025 focused on a projected £8.45 million overspend on special needs provisions.
In September 2025, Camden Council's Schools Forum discussed a projected £8.45 million overspend on special needs provisions for the 2025/26 academic year. This financial challenge was attributed to a continuing growth in the number of children and young people with high needs. A report indicated the High Needs Block allocation was expected to be £58.9 million, with expenditure forecast to reach £67.4 million.
The report to the Schools Forum in September 2025 identified an increase of £2.74 million in Camden school funding as one driver for the increased spending. The council was considering a mitigation strategy to address the projected overspend at that time. No further meetings on Camden School funding are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- In September 2025, Camden schools faced a projected £8.45 million overspend on special needs provisions for 2025/26. Source
- This projected overspend was discussed at the Camden Council Schools Forum on 18 September 2025. Source
- The High Needs Block allocation was expected to be £58.9 million, with expenditure forecast at £67.4 million. Source
- An increase of £2.74 million in Camden school funding was identified as a driver for increased spending. Source
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