Schools Funding Arrangements 2026-27
In 2026-27, as in previous years, the local authority will continue to set a local schools’ funding formula, in consultation with its schools, under what is known as a ‘soft’ National Funding Formula (NFF).
The consultation will run from 6 October 2025 to 19 October 2025. Consultation responses are requested to be submitted no later than 11:45 pm on 19 October 2025.
Please complete your consultation response here: Devon 2026-27 Consultation Response
Consultation Documents
- Revenue Funding for Schools 2026-27
- Delegated and Central Services 2026-27
- De-Delegation Calculator 2026-27
- NFF Schools Funding Model 2026-27
- School Budget Share Calculator Model 2026-27 – (This is based on the NFF Schools Funding Model above and allows you to input updated pupil numbers for budgeting)
- FAQ’s
- Consultation Session Slides
Instead of the online drop-in sessions of previous years, DSLS Locality Briefings will contain Schools Funding Consultation Information Sessions on the following dates:
| Date | Link to join the Teams Meeting |
|---|---|
| Monday 6th October 2025 – PM | PM in North & Mid (Cedars Inn, Sticklepath) |
| Tuesday 7th October 2025 – AM | South & West (Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Buckfast) |
| Tuesday 7th October 2025 – PM | Exeter & East (Westpoint Conference Centre, Exeter) |
Contact us at finance.financeschoolsconsultation-mailbox@devon.gov.uk