Law or policy

balance control mechanism

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A set of rules that sets the threshold for excessive balances at 5% for secondary schools and 8% for primary and special schools.

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  1. K&C Schools Forum to Introduce Balance Control Mechanism and Review Funding Formula The Kensington and Chelsea Schools Forum is set to introduce a balance control mechanism (BCM) for schools, effective from the 2026/27 financial year, based on school balances... Kensington and Chelsea 22 November 2025
  2. Redbridge Schools' Collective Balances Drop by £3.6M; Two Schools in Deficit Redbridge schools experienced a collective drop of £3.6 million in their revenue balances as of 31 March 2025, according to a report presented at the Redbridge Schools Forum... Redbridge 12 July 2025