Funding position for 2025/26After uncertainty earlier this year, the Government has confirmed that the ASGSF will continue with £50 million allocated for 2025/26—broadly in line with previous years. The ASGSF will no longer provide match funding above the new £3,000 limit. The government has justified the changes on grounds of affordability, citing a growing demand for the fund and an £11 million overspend in 2024/25. In open letters to the Education Secretary, groups warned that cutting back support risks increasing adoption and placement breakdowns—ultimately driving up long-term costs. Concerns have also been raised about the lack of consultation, with changes announced over the Easter recess.