Milton Keynes schools will receive £292 million million in funding next year, a boost of £24 million, in a move praised by Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt as part of the Conservative Government's plan to ensure every student has a world class education.
The £4 billion increase in spending for schools across the country delivers on the Prime Minister’s commitment when entering Downing Street to provide £14 billion for primary and secondary schools by 2022-23.
The £24 million extra funding can use for hiring specialist teachers, providing training, and purchasing school supplies including textbooks. The total extra funding for schools means mainstream schools will receive £41.7 billion in 2022-23, an increase of 5.8 per cent per pupil.
Every primary school will receive at least £4,362 per pupil, and every secondary school at least £5,669 per pupil.
Ben Everitt MP has also commended the Conservative Government’s targeted £1 billion boost to funding for special educational needs and disabilities, which is a record 13 per cent increase on this year’s funding.
The extra funding will help schools, councils, and other specialist providers provide the right care and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities – so that every child receives the help they need to learn and fulfil their potential.
The increases in school funding follows the investment of nearly £5 billion in education recovery, which includes £1.5 billion on tutoring in schools and colleges across the country to help children and young people catch up on lost learning during the pandemic.
Ben said: “Every child in Milton Keynes and across the country should have the opportunity for a world class education and by delivering this extra funding we can continue to work to make that happen.
“The £24 million funding boost will help to hire more teachers, get materials to support pupils learning, and support pupils with special needs and disabilities.
"Let's help young people in Milton Keynes fulfil their potential. They are our future and we are giving them the tools they need to succeed."
Schools Minister Robin Walker said: “Every pupil, no matter where they grow up or go to school, deserves an excellent education and the chance to fulfil their potential.
“This £4 billion funding boost delivers on the Prime Minister’s commitment to level up school funding – giving significant increases to every pupil in every school – and taken alongside our ambitious education recovery plan with additional investment of almost £5 billion, will support every young person to catch up following the disruption caused by the pandemic.
“This additional investment also represents a significant boost to high needs funding, helping local authorities support pupils with special educational needs, and helping to ensure all young people can thrive and succeed.”
