Guidance

Inclusive mainstream fund: support for 16 to 19 leaders

Guidance and best practice on the use of inclusive mainstream funding for leaders and fund managers of 16 of 19 providers.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 25 June 2026

Applies to England

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Inclusive mainstream fund: best practice for 16 to 19 settings

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Using the inclusive mainstream fund: guidance for leaders of 16 to 19 provision and fund managers

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This guidance is for leaders in:

• further education (FE) colleges
• sixth form colleges
• post-16 independent training providers (ITPs)

Use the guidance and illustrative examples to understand how inclusive mainstream funding can support inclusive practices in your setting.

Published 25 June 2026