We asked for views on our proposals relating to the implementation of the “direct” national funding formula (NFF) for schools. The direct NFF, when implemented will mean that the funding for individual schools will be set by a single, national formula – rather than each local authority having its own local formula to allocate funding for individual schools.
The consultation set out proposals on the detail of how the direct NFF will operate, as well changes to make the current funding system fairer and more consistent, as part of the transition towards the direct NFF.
We received 196 responses to the consultation. Our proposals received strong support across the stakeholders who responded (including schools, academy trusts, school forums and unions).
You can read the Government’s response to the consultation in full on the Implementing the Direct National Funding Formula Government consultation response (publishing.service.gov.uk) webpage. As well as confirmation of our plans for the implementation of the direct NFF, the Government’s response also confirms that the Department will implement two reforms to the schools NFF from 2024-25.:
We're seeking views on our approach to implementing the direct National Funding Formula for mainstream schools.
We are seeking views on our suggested approach to implementing the direct NFF, to ensure it is carried out effectively.
This consultation follows our summer 2021 consultation, Fair school funding for all: completing our reforms to the NFF.
Our first consultation focused on the principles of moving to a direct formula. Following consultation feedback, the government published its response. This confirmed our commitment to introduce the direct NFF.
We encourage you to read the consultation document before responding to the corresponding questions in the survey here.
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