WARRINGTON’S schools are to receive an additional £400,000 for the 2015-16 school year to address an historic funding deficit.
The hand-out follows intense lobbying from a number of MPs – including Warrington South MP David Mowat.
He said: “I’m delighted that the government has changed its mind, as a result of my lobbying, and that our schools will be getting this extra cash.”
Last month, Mr Mowat (pictured) lambasted schools minister David Laws for failing to give Warrington additional funds despite the authority being only the 137th best funded education authority in the country out of a total of 152.
But he says the government is still just applying sticking plasters to an unfair school funding formula.
He said: “I’ve been calling for a national school funding formula for some time now and I hope that one will be introduced soon.
“Our children deserve the best possible start in life and Warrington’s schools are already doing a fantastic job of giving children the skills they need to succeed.
“This extra money will mean even more children getting a great education.”
£400,000 boost for town's schools
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
