Malden Oaks funding
Kingston upon Thames' Schools Forum is deciding the future funding model for Malden Oaks Pupil Referral Unit.
Kingston upon Thames' Schools Forum was set to vote on the future funding of Malden Oaks Pupil Referral Unit in December 2025. The discussion centres on the funding model for Malden Oaks, which provides alternative education for secondary students unable to attend mainstream schools.
As an alternative provision, Malden Oaks' funding differs from mainstream schools, as it does not automatically access formula-driven funding through the schools block. A report to the Schools Forum noted that funding is based on the core alternative provision offer.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames' Schools Forum was set to vote on Malden Oaks' future funding in December 2025. Source
- Malden Oaks is a Pupil Referral Unit providing education for secondary students. Source
- Malden Oaks' funding does not automatically access formula-driven funding through the schools block. Source
- Funding for Malden Oaks is based on the core alternative provision offer. Source
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