Autumn Budget Revision 2024-25 – Supporting Document

Supporting document to the Budget (Scotland) Act 2024 Amendment Regulations 2024. Provides details of Level 2 and 3 budgets.


Education and Skills

Schedule 2.1 Total Changes for the Autumn Budget Revision

Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Total Budget in the Budget Act 3,980.755 878.900 4,859.655
Changes Proposed
Funding Changes -6.899 0.000 -6.899
Technical Adjustments -0.101 0.000 -0.101
Net Whitehall Transfers 0.248 0.000 0.248
Net Transfers within Scottish Block -315.129 0.000 -315.129
Total changes proposed -321.881 0.000 -321.881
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision 3,658.874 878.900 4,537.774
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Expenditure Limit:
Learning 426.421 0.000 426.421
Education Reform 51.571 0.000 51.571
Education Scotland 30.897 0.000 30.897
Children and Families 216.414 7.000 223.414
Higher Education Student Support 691.108 6.900 698.008
Scottish Funding Council 1,924.193 0.000 1,924.193
Lifelong Learning and Skills 248.549 0.000 248.549
E&S Central Government Grants to LAs 130.614 0.000 130.614
Total Expenditure Limit 3,719.767 13.900 3,733.667
UK Funded AME:
Education Scotland 0.000 0.000 0.000
Higher Education Student Support -60.893 865.000 804.107
Total UK Funded AME -60.893 865.000 804.107
Other Expenditure:
Total Other Expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total Budget 3,658.874 878.900 4,537.774
Total Limit on Income (accruing resources) 350.000

Schedule 3.1 Learning

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 712.455 0.000 712.455
Proposed changes -286.034 0.000 -286.034
ABR Proposed Budget 426.421 0.000 426.421
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Local Government to support the Teachers' Pay Award -242.000 0.000 -242.000
Transfer to Local Government for Additional Support for Learning support staff -15.000 0.000 -15.000
Transfer to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to support Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) teacher bursaries -1.000 0.000 -1.000
Transfer to Local Government to support the School Clothing grants. -13.900 0.000 -13.900
Transfer to Scottish Funding Council (SFC) in relation to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) -4.100 0.000 -4.100
Transfer to E&S Grants to LA's in relation to the Attainment Scotland Fund -10.614 0.000 -10.614
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.580 0.000 0.580
-286.034 0.000 -286.034
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 426.421 0.000 426.421
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
426.421 0.000 426.421
Budget Analysis
Education Analytical Services 4.903 0.000 4.903
Workforce and Infrastructure 273.735 0.000 273.735
Improvement Attainment and Wellbeing 147.783 0.000 147.783
Net Expenditure 426.421 0.000 426.421

Schedule 3.2 Education Reform

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 71.337 0.000 71.337
Proposed changes -19.766 0.000 -19.766
ABR Proposed Budget 51.571 0.000 51.571
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Local Government to support removal of curriculum charges in schools -7.987 0.000 -7.987
Transfer to Local Government to support removal of instrumental music tuition charges in schools -11.981 0.000 -11.981
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.202 0.000 0.202
-19.766 0.000 -19.766
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 51.571 0.000 51.571
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
51.571 0.000 51.571
Budget Analysis
Education Reform 42.132 0.000 42.132
Curriculum 9.439 0.000 9.439
Net Expenditure 51.571 0.000 51.571

Schedule 3.3 Education Scotland

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 29.199 0.000 29.199
Proposed changes 1.698 0.000 1.698
ABR Proposed Budget 30.897 0.000 30.897
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.698 0.000 1.698
1.698 0.000 1.698
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 30.897 0.000 30.897
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
30.897 0.000 30.897
Budget Analysis
Education Scotland 31.846 0.000 31.846
Education Scotland Income -0.949 0.000 -0.949
Education Scotland AME 0.000 0.000 0.000
Net Expenditure 30.897 0.000 30.897

Schedule 3.4 Children and Families

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 309.604 7.000 316.604
Proposed changes -93.190 0.000 -93.190
ABR Proposed Budget 216.414 7.000 223.414
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Local Government to fund Free School Meals during school Holidays -21.750 0.000 -21.750
Transfer to Local Government in relation to the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare -16.000 0.000 -16.000
Transfer to Local Government in relation to the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund (WFWF) -32.000 0.000 -32.000
Transfer to Local Government in relation to renewing play parks across Scotland -15.000 0.000 -15.000
Transfer to Local Government to support the pay uplift for childrens social care workers -19.862 0.000 -19.862
Additional funding to Disclosure Scotland to support delivery of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme 3.000 0.000 3.000
Transfer from Justice to support the Bairns' Hoose 3.000 0.000 3.000
Transfer from Local Government to support Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) 2.593 0.000 2.593
Additional funding to Scottish Childrens Reporter Scotland (SCRA) to support delivery of the Principal Reporter's core statutory functions 3.000 0.000 3.000
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.171 0.000 -0.171
-93.190 0.000 -93.190
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 232.414 7.000 239.414
Less: Retained Income -16.000 0.000 -16.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
216.414 7.000 223.414
Budget Analysis
Children's Rights, Protection and Justice 66.834 0.000 66.834
Creating Positive Futures 28.430 0.000 28.430
Disclosure Scotland Expenditure 38.278 7.000 45.278
Disclosure Scotland Retained Income -16.000 0.000 -16.000
Early Learning and Childcare 34.768 0.000 34.768
Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser 25.921 0.000 25.921
Care Experience - Whole Family Wellbeing 38.183 0.000 38.183
Net Expenditure 216.414 7.000 223.414

Schedule 3.5 Lifelong Learning and Skills

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 251.915 0.000 251.915
Proposed changes -3.366 0.000 -3.366
ABR Proposed Budget 248.549 0.000 248.549
Summary of proposed changes
Release of emerging/planned underspends from Skills Development Scotland to support other SG priorities -1.500 0.000 -1.500
Transfer from Learning to support Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) teacher bursaries 1.000 0.000 1.000
Miscellaneous minor transfers -2.866 0.000 -2.866
-3.366 0.000 -3.366
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 248.549 0.000 248.549
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
248.549 0.000 248.549
Budget Analysis
Lifelong Learning 12.606 0.000 12.606
Skills 35.316 0.000 35.316
Skills Development Scotland 200.627 0.000 200.627
Net Expenditure 248.549 0.000 248.549

Schedule 3.6 Scottish Funding Council (SFC)

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 1,873.502 0.000 1,873.502
Proposed changes 50.691 0.000 50.691
ABR Proposed Budget 1,924.193 0.000 1,924.193
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to SAAS to fund additional student places in respect of the Part-time Fee Grant (PTFG) scheme -5.800 0.000 -5.800
Transfer to SAAS to fund additional student places for Widening Access -17.000 0.000 -17.000
Transfer from Learning in relation to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) 4.100 0.000 4.100
Transfer from Health in relation to Physiotherapy education 1.243 0.000 1.243
Transfer from Health in relation to Nurse and Midwifery Education 57.750 0.000 57.750
Transfer from Health in relation to Paramedicine education 4.134 0.000 4.134
Transfer from Health in relation to Prosthetic and Orthotic education 1.200 0.000 1.200
Miscellaneous minor transfers 5.064 0.000 5.064
50.691 0.000 50.691
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 1,924.193 0.000 1,924.193
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
1,924.193 0.000 1,924.193
Budget Analysis
Scottish Funding Council Administration 7.683 0.000 7.683
College Resource 673.198 0.000 673.198
Higher Education Resource 810.472 0.000 810.472
College Capital 84.850 0.000 84.850
Higher Education Capital 347.990 0.000 347.990
Net Expenditure 1,924.193 0.000 1,924.193

Schedule 3.7 Higher Education Student Support

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 612.743 871.900 1,484.643
Proposed changes 17.472 0.000 17.472
ABR Proposed Budget 630.215 871.900 1,502.115
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer from SFC to fund additional student places in respect of the Part-time Fee Grant (PTFG) scheme 5.800 0.000 5.800
Transfer from Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to fund additional student places for Widening Access 17.000 0.000 17.000
Release of emerging/planned underspends from Higher Education Student Support to fund other SG priorities -6.000 0.000 -6.000
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.672 0.000 0.672
17.472 0.000 17.472
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 630.215 871.900 1,502.115
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
630.215 871.900 1,502.115
Budget Analysis
Capitalised Interest -200.000 0.000 -200.000
Net Student Loans Advanced 0.000 865.000 865.000
Student Loan Fair Value Adjustment 144.107 0.000 144.107
Student Loan Sale Subsidy Impairment Adjustment -5.000 0.000 -5.000
Cost of Providing Student Loans (RAB Charge)(Non-Cash) 344.178 0.000 344.178
Student Awards Agency for Scotland Operating Costs 14.121 6.900 21.021
Student Loan Interest Subsidy to Bank 4.800 0.000 4.800
Student Loans Company Administration Costs 6.400 0.000 6.400
Student Support & Tuition Fee Payments 321.609 0.000 321.609
Net Expenditure 630.215 871.900 1,502.115

Schedule 3.8 E&S Central Government Grants to Local Authorities

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 120.000 0.000 120.000
Proposed changes 10.614 0.000 10.614
ABR Proposed Budget 130.614 0.000 130.614
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer from Learning in relation to the Attainment Scotland Fund 10.614 0.000 10.614
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.000 0.000 0.000
10.614 0.000 10.614
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 130.614 0.000 130.614
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
130.614 0.000 130.614
Budget Analysis
Local Government Attainment Fund 130.614 0.000 130.614
Net Expenditure 130.614 0.000 130.614

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