Introduction
We're required under Section 251 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to prepare a budget statement before the beginning of each financial year.
Purpose of financial statements
It is a statutory duty that we must publish our budget statements as and when prescribed in the section 251 regulations.
The budget statements are intended to provide a clear picture of our planned spending and details those budgets retained to cover our functions.
The common format of the return, as set by law, provides an opportunity for schools and others to compare funding levels and methodologies between different councils and helps to inform debate about budget levels and the distribution of resources.
The tables
Table 1 - LA level information
This table provides:
- an overall picture of the funding being allocated to schools
- the amount being spent on education centrally
- the amount on children's services including social care provision
Table 2 - school table - high needs
This table summarises the main elements of high needs and alternative (AP) settings and also lists the place led budget share and the per pupil or place share in each school.
Early years pro forma
This table shows how our early years formula has been applied to early years settings, both maintained and private, voluntary and independent (PVI), who are funded for provision for 3 and 4-year-olds, and also the funding for 2-year-olds.
If you would like a paper copy of these budget statements please contact us.