2026-27 finance update
Kingston Council is currently discussing how its 2026-27 finance update highlights inequalities in its SEND funding formula.
Kingston Council's Schools Forum discussed the 2026-27 finance update in September 2026, revealing that the funding formula for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) creates significant inequalities. This discussion highlighted that a pupil in Kingston receives a significantly lower amount of high needs spend than a pupil in Sutton.
Charis Penfold stated that the historical high-needs block formula is a key contributor to these disparities, explaining that the formula's origins were difficult and inconsistent. The 2026-27 finance update provides the financial context for these ongoing discussions about funding allocations.
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