School Funding, including the Pupil Premium - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 26 July 2012 | Standard notes SN04581

Amended 24 September 2012

Authors: Tim Jarrett, Paul Bolton

Topic: Local authorities: education, Schools

This note sets out the development of the school funding system for current expenditure (rather than capital expenditure, which is concerned with school buildings), including the ring-fenced Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and other grants given to schools, and details of the 2012-13 settlement including the pupil premium.

Related information

House of Commons Library

The House of Commons Library provides research, analysis and information services for MPs and their staff.

If you have any comments on briefings from the Commons Library, please contact papers@parliament.uk.

Please note, authors are not available to discuss the contents of papers with members of the general public.

House of Lords Library

The House of Lords Library delivers research and information services to Members and staff of the House in support of parliamentary business.

Email holresearchservices@parliament.uk with comments on Lords Library Notes.

Please note that authors are not available to discuss the contents of Library Notes with members of the general public.

Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

POST produces independent, balanced and accessible briefings on public policy issues related to science and technology. You can leave feedback at www.surveymonkey.com/postnote