The MP for Milton Keynes South has welcomed the news that schools are set to benefit from 'record funding'.
Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South has welcomed the news that schools in his constituency will benefit from a total funding increase of £6,159,354 in 2024-25 compared to 2023-24.
This month, England was ranked 11th in the world for maths, up from 27th in 2009, placing England as one of the top performing countries in the western world, and in May, England was named ‘best in the west’ for primary reading.
Pupil premium funding rates will increase to £1,480 for primary pupils and £1,050 for secondary pupils in 2024-25, an increase of ten per cent since 2021-22, to support schools in disadvantaged areas to raise educational outcomes for the pupils who need it most.
The funding also includes an extra £440 million investment to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to fund special schools and provide mainstream schools with additional resources to meet the needs of pupils with complex SEND.
Commenting, Iain Stewart MP said: "Education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet to transform life choices and I know that our schools are a top priority for many people across Milton Keynes.
“That is why I welcome the Conservative Government’s decision to increase total funding for schools across Milton Keynes South by £6,159,354 next year, as education funding reaches almost £60 billion in 2024-25.
“This funding will help ensure that schools across the country have the funding and tools they need to make sure every child receives the world class education they deserve for a brighter future.”
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: “Our schools and our teachers are better than ever – and it’s so important that as standards continue to rise, so does our support for schools.
“That is why boosting school funding was the first thing I did as Education Secretary, and why I will continue to make sure our brilliant schools and teachers have the tools they need to make sure every child receives a world class education.
“I know costs for schools continue to be high, but ensuring schools are funded at their highest level in history in real terms will give parents and schools the confidence that education continues to be the top for this Government.”
