Warrington Schools will get a financial boost following The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Conservatives are supporting schools with a record £14 billion, levelling up per-pupil funding across the country so every child in Warrington has a world-class education.
The extra funding will mean that every secondary school in Warrington will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next year and every primary school will get a minimum of £4,000 per pupil from 2021-22, rising at least in line with inflation.
The cash boost will mean £700 million extra for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), so every pupil in Warrington can access the education that is right for them, and none are held back from reaching their potential.
In addition, the new funding will mean £400 million for further education and sixth form colleges in Warrington to train and teach our young people the skills they need for well-paid jobs in the modern economy.
Commenting, PPC for Warrington South Andy Carter said:
“I have repeatedly called for action to close the funding gap between Warrington and other schools across the country. As a School Governor, I know the challenges faced by individual schools in the area vary greatly from rural schools, small schools or schools in more deprived areas. I am delighted that the Prime Minister has delivered on his pledge to level up per-pupil funding across the country.”
“Education is one of my personal priorities, I’ve made the case to Education Secretary Gavin Williams that we need to give teachers the tools they need to support our children through their school years. I’ll continue to campaign for better facilities for our schools so every child has the best start and we properly fund our schools.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:
“When I became Prime Minister at the start of the summer, I promised to make sure every child receives a superb education - regardless of which school they attend, or where they grew up.
“Today I can announce the first step in delivering on that pledge – funding per pupil in primary and secondary schools will increase, and be levelled up across the entire country.
“We should not accept the idea that there can be “winners or losers” when it comes to our children’s futures. That’s why we are providing additional funding now and for the future for every school, with those historically underfunded receiving the greatest increase.
“My government will ensure all young people get the best possible start in life. That means the right funding, but also giving schools the powers they need to deal with bad behaviour and bullying so pupils continue to learn effectively”.
