Revised 16 to 19 funding allocations for 2026 to 2027
10 September 2026
The DfE have issued revised 16 to 19 allocation statements.
The statements reflect the additional funding announced in July 2026. You can view your allocation statement in document exchange. Read the updated guidance to understand the changes.
Funding increases apply to:
- national funding rates and disadvantage funding rates
- components two and three of the post-16 National Insurance contributions grant
- free meals in further education
In July 2026, the government announced that teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) employer contribution rates will reduce from 28.6% to 17.6% from April 2027. As a result, further education TPS employer contribution grant funding for colleges and other eligible providers will also reduce from Thursday 1 April 2027.
Although your September contract variation will show reductions in both October 2026 and April 2027, the DfE will make a manual adjustment in October to correct this. As a result, the reduction will apply only to the April 2027 payment. Your October remittance advice will show the adjustment.
Read the further education teachers’ pension scheme employer contribution grant guidance for full information. If you need support, contact the DfE through the Customer Help Portal.