To consider changes to the funding formula for schools following consultation with governing bodies and the schools forum.

The Cabinet Member for Children and Family Services introduced a report which recommended that a number of changes were made to the local funding formula for primary and secondary schools and academies from April 2014.

The proposals had been the subject of a 4 week consultation with schools (which was subsequently extended by a further week) and had been discussed with the Schools’ Forum. Changes to Wirral’s formula for funding mainstream schools had to be submitted to the Education Funding Agency by 31 October 2013.

RESOLVED:

That the changes to the Local Funding Formula are made in accordance with Department for Education timescales and discussions continue with schools regarding the future level of funding for Looked After Children.