Schools across the Isle of Wight are set to receive a funding boost next year following an announcement by Government on Friday (11th October) – and MP Bob Seely is delighted.
Schools across England have been told how much additional funding they will receive next year as part of the Government’s multi-billion-pound investment in primary and secondary education. The biggest increases will go to the schools that need it most.
This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement in August that the budget for schools and high needs would be increased by a total of over £14billion over 3 years, rising to £52.2 billion by 2022-23. Schools and local authorities have now found out how the first part of that investment will be allocated– £2.6 billion – for the coming year.
Bob has welcomed this new funding saying:
“I am delighted that all Island schools are seeing an increase in funding. This is part of the Government’s promise to prioritise the nation’s education.
“At a minimum, every secondary school will receive at least £5,000 per pupil and every primary school will receive at least £3,750 per pupil next year. This will rise to £4,000 per pupil the following year.
“It is also important that more money is being put into SEN provision. We need more focus and more provision for SEN children on the Island. £780m more is being put into SEN nationally, and I will be arguing for an increase in the Island’s SEN budget.”
The extra money, available from April 2020, will ensure that per-pupil funding for all schools can rise at least in line with inflation and will deliver promised gains in full for areas that have been historically under-funded.
