In the next instalment of our Funding Futures series, we look at beginning to build a reliable evidence base through introducing a Schools' Costs Index, and set out why key formulae - per pupil, disadvantage and SEND - should be protected and uprated in real terms. This paper formed part of CST's representation to the 2024 Autumn Budget.

A summary of school funding information for the 2024/25 academic year, including links to key Department of Education publications. Information updated September 2024.

Research by the Confederation of School Trusts has found that the current complex system of school funding falls short of what is needed to support pupils. Funding is too unpredictable, is not calculated against the actual costs facing schools, and has failed to keep up with moves to a trust-led system. Following extensive consultation with academy trust leaders - who now run more than half of the country’s schools – CST is calling for significant reforms.

Briefing note on key announcements for schools trusts in the 2024 Spring Budget.

CST has made a submission to HM Treasury on behalf of the sector ahead of the upcoming Spring Budget.

Overview of how the Government's Autumn Statement affects school trusts, including direct and indirect changes.

A briefing note to members on publication of revised schools national funding formula figures for the 2024/5 academic year.

Early years funding - extension of the entitlements

A summary of school funding information for the 2023/24 academic year, including links to key Department of Education publications. Information updated December 2023.

CST has released its 2023 salary benchmarking report in conjunction with partners XpertHR and Browne Jacobson.