More children across North Yorkshire will be able to access a world-class education thanks to a major funding boost.
The Government has confirmed schools in North Yorkshire will receive 4.71% more funding per pupil next year as part of the recent multi-billion investment in primary and secondary education.
Julian Smith MP has welcomed this new funding, saying the commitment that every secondary school pupil will receive a minimum of £5,000 next year and every primary school pupil will receive a minimum of £4,000 by 2021-22 would reassure parents of the Government’s promise to deliver the best for their children.
This funding follows the Prime Minister’s announcement in August that the budget for schools and high needs would be increased by a total of over £14 billion over three years, rising to £52.2 billion by 2022-23. Schools and local authorities will today find out how the first part of that investment - £2.6 billion - will be allocated for the coming year.
The extra money, available from April, 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 which have been historically under-funded
Julian Smith said, ‘Every child in Skipton and Ripon deserves the best possible start in life – regardless of their background or where they live.
‘The 4.71% per pupil funding boost next year will mean that every school in North Yorkshire will receive a budget increase, giving teachers, parents and pupils the certainty to plan, and raising standards in our schools.
‘This new funding will also target those schools who need support the most need, making sure that every parent in North Yorkshire can be sure their children are getting a world class education.’
