Spring Budget Revision 2019-20 Supporting Document

This document supports the Budget (Scotland ) Act 2019 Amendment Regulations 2020 known as the Spring Budget Revision 2019-20 and provides details of revised Level 2 and 3 budgets.


Education and Skills

Schedule 2.1 Total Changes for the Spring Budget Revision

Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Total Budget in the Autumn Budget Revision 3,512.2 552.9 4,065.1
Changes Proposed
Funding Changes 55.3 9.5 64.8
Technical Adjustments 0.3 -12.0 -11.7
Net Whitehall Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net Transfers within Scottish Block 3.5 0.0 3.5
Total changes proposed 59.1 -2.5 56.6
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision 3,571.3 550.4 4,121.7
Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Expenditure Limit:
Learning 275.4 0.0 275.4
Children and Families 140.8 10.5 151.3
Early Learning and Childcare Programme 7.9 0.0 7.9
Higher Education Student Support 565.4 1.9 567.3
Scottish Funding Council 1,882.3 0.0 1,882.3
Advanced Learning and Science 11.8 0.0 11.8
Skills and Training 251.0 0.0 251.0
E&S Central Government Grants to LAs 589.1 0.0 589.1
Total Expenditure Limit 3,723.7 12.4 3,736.1
UK Funded AME:
Learning 0.1 0.0 0.1
Higher Education Student Support -152.5 538.0 385.5
Total UK Funded AME -152.4 538.0 385.6
Other Expenditure:
Total Other Expenditure 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Budget 3,571.3 550.4 4,121.7
Total Limit on Income (accruing resources) 350.0

Schedule 3.1 Learning
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 255.0 0.0 255.0
ABR changes -11.2 0.0 -11.2
ABR Budget 243.8 0.0 243.8
Proposed changes 31.7 0.0 31.7
SBR Proposed Budget 275.5 0.0 275.5
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Scottish Funding Council for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) -9.5 0.0 -9.5
Transfer to Local Government for School Clothing Grants -4.0 0.0 -4.0
Transfer to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to support Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) teacher bursaries -1.0 0.0 -1.0
Allocation of available funding to cover NPD Unitary charges 9.1 0.0 9.1
Allocation of available funding to support Initial Teacher Training programme 4.9 0.0 4.9
Allocation of available funding to support Raising Attainment 6.0 0.0 6.0
Allocation of available funding to support STEM teacher bursaries 3.2 0.0 3.2
Allocation of available funding to support Gaelic 1.0 0.0 1.0
Allocation of available funding to support SQA 18.6 0.0 18.6
Allocation of available funding to support Education Scotland 4.1 0.0 4.1
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.7 0.0 -0.7
31.7 0.0 31.7
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 276.4 0.0 276.4
Less: Retained Income -0.9 0.0 -0.9
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
275.5 0.0 275.5
Budget Analysis
Education Scotland 39.2 0.0 39.2
Education Scotland - AME 0.1 0.0 0.1
Education Scotland Income -0.9 0.0 -0.9
Gaelic 25.0 0.0 25.0
Learning & Support 50.1 0.0 50.1
Workforce, Infrastructure and Reform 78.5 0.0 78.5
Education Analytical Services 3.9 0.0 3.9
Strategy & Performance 79.6 0.0 79.6
Net Expenditure 275.5 0.0 275.5

Schedule 3.2 Children and Families
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 121.1 1.0 122.1
ABR changes 1.4 0.0 1.4
ABR Budget 122.5 1.0 123.5
Proposed changes 18.3 9.5 27.8
SBR Proposed Budget 140.8 10.5 151.3
Summary of proposed changes
Release of emerging/planned underspend to support other priorities -3.5 0.0 -3.5
Allocation of available funding to support the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry 7.8 0.0 7.8
Allocation of available funding to support the Independent Care Review 2.1 0.0 2.1
Allocation of available funding to support the Scottish Childrens Reporter Administration (SCRA) 2.5 0.0 2.5
Allocation of available funding to support Disclosure Scotland 9.7 9.5 19.2
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.3 0.0 -0.3
18.3 9.5 27.8
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 157.9 10.5 168.4
Less: Retained Income -17.1 0.0 -17.1
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
140.8 10.5 151.3
Budget Analysis
Care & Justice 39.5 0.0 39.5
Care and Protection 31.2 0.0 31.2
Disclosure Scotland Expenditure 37.4 10.5 47.9
Disclosure Scotland Retained Income -15.8 0.0 -15.8
Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser 20.5 0.0 20.5
Creating Positive Futures 28.0 0.0 28.0
Net Expenditure 140.8 10.5 151.3

Schedule 3.3 Early Learning and Childcare Programme
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 40.5 0.0 40.5
ABR changes -28.8 0.0 -28.8
ABR Budget 11.7 0.0 11.7
Proposed changes -3.8 0.0 -3.8
SBR Proposed Budget 7.9 0.0 7.9
Summary of proposed changes
Release of emerging/planned underspend to support other priorities -2.3 0.0 -2.3
Miscellaneous minor transfers -1.5 0.0 -1.5
-3.8 0.0 -3.8
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 7.9 0.0 7.9
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
7.9 0.0 7.9
Budget Analysis
Early Learning and Childcare 7.9 0.0 7.9
Net Expenditure 7.9 0.0 7.9

Schedule 3.4 Advanced Learning & Science
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 10.0 0.0 10.0
ABR changes 1.3 0.0 1.3
ABR Budget 11.3 0.0 11.3
Proposed changes 0.5 0.0 0.5
SBR Proposed Budget 11.8 0.0 11.8
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.5 0.0 0.5
0.5 0.0 0.5
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 11.8 0.0 11.8
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
11.8 0.0 11.8
Budget Analysis
Higher Education 6.9 0.0 6.9
Qualification and Accreditation 1.9 0.0 1.9
Science Engagement and Advice 3.0 0.0 3.0
Net Expenditure 11.8 0.0 11.8

Schedule 3.5 Scottish Funding Council (SFC)
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 1,808.9 0.0 1,808.9
ABR changes 64.7 0.0 64.7
ABR Budget 1,873.6 0.0 1,873.6
Proposed changes 8.7 0.0 8.7
SBR Proposed Budget 1,882.3 0.0 1,882.3
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer from Health in respect of Nurse and Midwifery Education 4.5 0.0 4.5
Transfer from Learning for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) 9.5 0.0 9.5
Release of emerging/planned underspend to support other priorities -8.0 0.0 -8.0
Transfer from Health in relation to Counselling in Further Education 1.0 0.0 1.0
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.7 0.0 1.7
8.7 0.0 8.7
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 1,882.3 0.0 1,882.3
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
1,882.3 0.0 1,882.3
Budget Analysis
Scottish Funding Council Administration 7.5 0.0 7.5
College Resource 644.6 0.0 644.6
Higher Education Resource 1,058.5 0.0 1,058.5
College Capital 48.6 0.0 48.6
Higher Education Capital 123.1 0.0 123.1
Net Expenditure 1,882.3 0.0 1,882.3

Schedule 3.6 Higher Education Student Support
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 370.6 551.9 922.5
ABR changes 34.3 0.0 34.3
ABR Budget 404.9 551.9 956.8
Proposed changes 8.0 -12.0 -4.0
SBR Proposed Budget 412.9 539.9 952.8
Summary of proposed changes
Revised estimate of Student Loans capital requirement (AME) 0.0 -12.0 -12.0
Deployment of emerging/planned underspend to support Higher Education Student Support bursaries 4.8 0.0 4.8
Allocation of available funding to support the administration costs to the Student Loans Company and HMRC 2.5 0.0 2.5
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.7 0.0 0.7
8.0 -12.0 -4.0
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 535.4 539.9 1,075.3
Less: Retained Income -122.5 0.0 -122.5
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
412.9 539.9 952.8
Budget Analysis
Student Support & Tuition Fee Payments 341.0 0.0 341.0
Student Loans Company Administration Costs 6.7 0.0 6.7
Student Loan Interest Subsidy to Bank 2.0 0.0 2.0
Cost of Providing Student Loans (RAB Charge)(Non-Cash) 203.2 0.0 203.2
Student Awards Agency for Scotland Operating Costs 12.5 1.9 14.4
Net Student Loans Advanced 0.0 538.0 538.0
Capitalised Interest -70.0 0.0 -70.0
Student Loan Fair Value Adjustment -84.1 0.0 -84.1
Student Loan Sale Subsidy Impairment Adjustment 1.6 0.0 1.6
Net Expenditure 412.9 539.9 952.8

Schedule 3.7 Skills and Training
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 254.0 0.0 254.0
ABR changes 2.1 0.0 2.1
ABR Budget 256.1 0.0 256.1
Proposed changes -5.1 0.0 -5.1
SBR Proposed Budget 251.0 0.0 251.0
Summary of proposed changes
Release of emerging/planned underspend from SDS to support other priorities -5.0 0.0 -5.0
Release of emerging/planned underspend from Employee Maintenance Allowances to support priorities -1.5 0.0 -1.5
Release of emerging/planned underspend from Skills to support other priorities -1.0 0.0 -1.0
Transfer from Learning to support Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) Teacher bursaries 1.0 0.0 1.0
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.4 0.0 1.4
-5.1 0.0 -5.1
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 251.0 0.0 251.0
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
251.0 0.0 251.0
Budget Analysis
Skills Development Scotland 220.4 0.0 220.4
Employment and Training Interventions 30.6 0.0 30.6
Net Expenditure 251.0 0.0 251.0

Schedule 3.8 E&S Central Government Grants to Local Authorities
Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 561.7 0.0 561.7
ABR changes 26.6 0.0 26.6
ABR Budget 588.3 0.0 588.3
Proposed changes 0.8 0.0 0.8
SBR Proposed Budget 589.1 0.0 589.1
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.8 0.0 0.8
0.8 0.0 0.8
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision £m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 589.1 0.0 589.1
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
589.1 0.0 589.1
Budget Analysis
Local Government Gaelic Grant 4.5 0.0 4.5
Local Government Attainment Fund 122.5 0.0 122.5
Local Government Early Learning and Childcare Expansion 462.1 0.0 462.1
Net Expenditure 589.1 0.0 589.1

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