National Funding Formula (NFF)
Councils are aligning local school funding with the National Funding Formula, with Kensington and Chelsea consulting on 2027/28 options.
Kensington and Chelsea's Schools' Forum agreed in June 2026 to consult on three options for the 2027/28 school funding formula, proposing moves of 10%, 15%, or 20% towards National Funding Formula (NFF) factor values. This follows Haringey's adoption of an NFF-aligned model for 2026-27, which Councillor Zena Brabazon approved in January 2026, resulting in a 0% funding increase for schools.
Lewisham Schools Forum discussed funding uncertainty in December 2025, considering transferring funds from the Schools Block to High Needs due to NFF changes and a projected £18.6m cumulative deficit in the High Needs Block. The Department for Education (DfE) sets the NFF factor values that local authorities are expected to use. Greenwich's Schools Forum is scheduled to meet in October 2026.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Schools' Forum agreed in June 2026 to consult on three options for the 2027/28 school funding formula. Source
- Haringey schools will face a 0% funding increase for the 2026-27 academic year, approved in January 2026. Source
- Lewisham Schools Forum discussed funding uncertainty in December 2025, influenced by National Funding Formula changes. Source
- Lewisham's High Needs Block had a projected cumulative deficit of £18.6m in December 2025. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Schools Forum considered three options for moving towards NFF in November 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.