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Pre-16 schools funding: local authority guidance for 2027 to 2028

Change on 9 October 2026

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In short

The summary policy document for the 2027 to 2028 schools national funding formula (NFF) now includes a reference to maternity pay funding within the section regarding the structure of the NFF.

Who this affects: Local authorities, schools, and academy trusts in England

GOV.UK’s full note
We have updated the 'Schools national funding formula summary policy document for 2027 to 2028' to include a line in reference to maternity pay funding in the section ‘The structure of the schools NFF for 2027 to 2028’.

What the document says

The schools NFF for 2027 to 2028 will include additional funding in respect of improved maternity pay from September 2027, as committed to in the Every child achieving and thriving schools white paper.

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