A £3.3m investment in Warrington South schools has been welcomed by local MP Andy Carter as part of the Government’s £2 billion increase in school funding nationally.
The additional funding will increase the average primary schools budget by £35,000, and the average high school budget by £200,000. The uplift exceeds inflation and will result in the highest per pupil funding in history.
This funding comes alongside other packages of support by the Government to schools in Warrington, such as the £6 million provided to Penketh High School as part of the School Rebuild Programme.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has highlighted the uplift will mean that by next year the schools budget will be £58.8billion, the highest level in history when inflation is taken into account.
Schools are receiving the additional funding from 10th May and will be able to choose how they wish to invest it, whether that be recruiting more teachers or investing in capital projects.
Mr Carter said:“Every week I visit a different school in Warrington South and regularly talk to the head teachers, so I know this latest funding boost will be much welcomed to help balance budgets and ensure all children have the best education, regardless of their background and where they come from.
“It’s building on the excellent investment already made in Warrington South schools, such as the £6million rebuild for Penketh High School, supporting our teachers and helping our young people to reach their full potential, particularly those who face challenges or who need extra support.”
The Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan MP said:“I am hugely grateful to all our fantastic teachers, school leaders and support staff for all their incredible work and the immeasurable impact they have on the lives of children every day. Teachers must continue to have the resources they need, and this extra cash will make sure that they do.
“With school funding set to be at its highest ever level next year, even accounting for inflation, parents everywhere can be confident schools are being supported to let teachers get on and do what they do best – teach.”
