de-delegation
Councils are currently addressing the impact of national funding changes and the National Funding Formula on school budgets for the 2026/27 academic year.
Haringey Council approved a new funding model in January 2026, resulting in a 0% per-pupil funding increase for schools for the 2026-27 academic year, despite an overall increase in the Dedicated Schools Grant. This follows discussions in Lewisham in December 2025 regarding funding uncertainty for schools for the same period, influenced by national changes and the National Funding Formula.
Councils are working through the implications of the Department for Education's National Funding Formula (NFF) and the mainstreaming of grants, which contribute to overall funding changes. Lewisham's Schools Forum addressed principles for its 2026/27 funding submission to the Department for Education in December 2025, while Haringey's model aligns with the NFF.
De-delegation involves local authorities retaining funding control from schools to provide central services, or schools retaining control over specific funding streams. While no specific upcoming meetings are scheduled, councils continue to manage the allocation of school funding in line with national policy.
Key facts
- Haringey schools will face a 0% funding increase for the 2026-27 academic year. Source
- Haringey's new funding model was approved by Councillor Zena Brabazon in January 2026. Source
- Haringey's Dedicated Schools Grant allocation increased by £6.754 million. Source
- Lewisham Schools Forum discussed 2026/27 funding submission principles on 11 December 2025. Source
- Lewisham schools face funding uncertainty due to national changes and NFF factors. Source
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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.