Written questions

Schools: Finance

2026-07-01 · Department for Education · 15511 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to written statement HCWS171 published on 1 July 2026, how the additional £700 million for schools in 2026-27 will be allocated between local authorities.

Answer

The department is providing schools with £700 million in additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year to support them with overall costs, including the costs of the 3.5% schools teacher pay award and the local government services pay offer in respect ...