In determining the formulae under regulation 10 a local authority may make changes to the formulae they determined under regulation 10 of the 2012 Regulations.

Subject to paragraph (4), a local authority must consult their schools forum and schools maintained by them about any proposed changes under paragraph (1), in relation to the factors and criteria taken into account, and the methods, principles and rules adopted.

Where a local authority propose to make changes under paragraph (1) which will affect relevant early years providers or exempt early years providers in their area they must also consult those providers in relation to the factors and criteria taken into account, and the methods, principles and rules adopted.

Paragraph (2) does not apply to changes made relating to matters referred to in regulation 20 (Sixth form funding) or 23 (Excluded pupils).

A local authority must consult their schools forum before incurring any of the expenditure referred to in paragraphs 8 to 10 of Schedule 2.