Section 251

Section 251 is part of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 that requires local authorities (LAs) to submit statements about their planned and actual expenditure on education and children’s social care.

LAs submit their statements to the Secretary of State for Education. The Department for Education (DfE) uses the data for publishing statistics, constructing benchmarking tables, answering parliamentary questions and responding to other requests for data.

Comparing information supplied through section 251 is also important for schools forums and others in their discussions about budget levels and use of funds.

If you have any queries regarding the Section 251 statements please email: school.funding@nottinghamcity.gov.uk