To ensure a «smooth transition», there will be a two year period where local authorities will continue to set local formula before the new plans are implemented, with the DfE promising to offer practical support to schools that may require particular help. (educationbusinessuk.net)
As an example, consider the 2013/14 simplification of local formulae, which reduced the number of factors LAs could use. (juliecordiner.com)
Yes, 151 LAs reinvent the education funding wheel (albeit within a nationally limited local formula) based on massively inconsistent funding per pupil. (schoolsweek.co.uk)