schools funding
Lewisham schools are currently addressing funding uncertainty for 2026/27 due to national changes and inflation.
Lewisham schools are currently addressing funding uncertainty for the 2026/27 financial year, as discussed by the Lewisham Schools Forum in December 2025. This uncertainty stems from national changes, inflation, and adjustments to the National Funding Formula (NFF) factors, which the Department for Education (DfE) announces and are subject to annual change.
The forum's discussions in December 2025 focused on the principles and approach for the 2026/27 schools funding submission to the DfE, specifically concerning the Authority Proforma Tool. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss schools funding.
Key facts
- Lewisham Schools Forum discussed the 2026/27 schools funding submission in December 2025. Source
- Funding uncertainty for Lewisham schools is due to national changes, inflation, and National Funding Formula factor changes. Source
- The Department for Education announces National Funding Formula factor values, which change annually. Source
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