Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 42769

Special Educational Needs: Finance

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Max Wilkinson

Liberal DemocratCheltenham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her policy is on support for schools with budget shortfalls due to levels of high needs funding.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Through the national funding formula in the 2025/26 financial year, secondary schools are being allocated over £4 billion through formula factors that act as a proxy for their pupils’ special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and other additional ...

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