Expenditure Funded from Schools Block Report
Hounslow Council's Schools Forum is currently discussing financial flexibility for schools, including surplus balance thresholds and a new contingency fund.
The Hounslow Schools Forum agreed to de-delegate funds to establish a £203,000 financial contingency fund for maintained schools for the 2026-27 financial year in November 2025. This new initiative aims to support schools facing significant difficulties and is part of the Hounslow Schools Financial Sustainability Programme.
At the same November 2025 meeting, the Forum discussed proposals to raise the threshold for schools' surplus balances, which could allow schools to retain a larger percentage of their funding. The council intends to review and update its Scheme and Financial Regulations for Financing to improve schools' financial management and planning.
No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Expenditure Funded from Schools Block Report.
Key facts
- Hounslow Schools Forum agreed to create a £203,000 financial contingency fund for 2026-27 in November 2025. Source
- Hounslow Schools Forum discussed raising the threshold for schools' surplus balances in November 2025. Source
- The council intends to review and update the Scheme and Financial Regulations for Financing. Source
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