Communities of Schools Financial Information

To support with the new Locality Model ways of working. Information has been collated to give guidance and information for Communities of Schools to ensure transparency across the county.

Schools Notional Budgets:

• Notional Budget Guidance (PDF, 177.5 KB)
• Schools Notional Budgets (updated May 2026) (PDF, 474.0 KB)

Communities of Schools Funding Allocations:

• Communities of Schools Funding Allocations 2026-27 AY (XLSX, 23.0 KB)
• Communities of Schools Funding Allocations 2025-26 AY (PDF, 113.8 KB)

Updates & FAQS:

• Summary of Mainstream Top Up Funding Changes (PDF, 527.9 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions –High Needs Mainstream Top Up Funding (PDF, 214.4 KB)
• Additional Frequently Asked Questions- June 2025 (PDF, 110.5 KB)