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<p>This Government is committed to providing a world class education system for all
children and has invested significantly in education to achieve that.</p><p>The national
funding formula (NFF) continues to distribute funding fairly, based on the needs of
schools and their pupil cohorts. The purpose of the NFF is not to give every school
the same level of per pupil funding. It is right that schools with more pupils with
additional needs receive extra funding to help them meet the needs of all their pupils.</p><p>The
NFF targets funding to schools which have the greatest numbers of pupils with additional
needs. In 2023/24, the Department has targeted a greater proportion of schools NFF
funding towards deprived pupils than ever before. 9.8% (over £4 billion) of the formula
has been allocated according to deprivation in 2023/24. This will help schools in
their vital work to close attainment gaps, and level up educational opportunities.</p><p>The
NFF is reviewed and updated on an annual basis. In the future we will continue to
fund schools through the NFF in a fair and transparent manner, on a consistent assessment
of need based on pupil numbers and characteristics.</p><p> </p>
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