Guidance
Inclusive mainstream fund: 2026 to 2027
Funding for schools and 16 to 19 providers for 2026 to 2027 through the inclusive mainstream fund.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for:
- local authorities
- school leaders and teachers
- maintained school and academy sixth form leaders and teachers
- further education sixth-form college leaders and teachers
- governing bodies and their representatives
The inclusive mainstream fund will provide all mainstream settings with additional funding to prepare and deliver inclusive practice in:
- local authority maintained schools
- academies (including free schools and 16 to 19 academies)
- city technical colleges
Updates to this page
Published 25 March 2026