Schools in North Swindon set to get huge cash boost
The government is providing an extra £2bn to schools nationwide this year and next.
Schools in North Swindon will be getting a cash boost of nearly £3m in the next two years.
The government is providing an extra £2bn to schools nationwide this year and next, and the schools in North Swindon will be getting £2.9m as their share.
A typical primary school will receive an extra £35,000 and a typical secondary will receive £200,000.
Justin Tomlinson MP said: “It is absolutely essential that our local schools get more funding and I am particularly pleased that we continue to put more money into the Pupil Premium to target support to the most disadvantaged schools.
“I will continue to work with our fantastic local schools to raise concerns and ensure they get the support they need. I also continue to enjoy my regular visits to our schools and am particularly looking forward to doing my school assembly where we recreate Parliament.”
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: “I am hugely grateful to all our brilliant teachers, school leaders and support staff for all their incredible work and the immeasurable impact they have on the lives of children every day.”
The extra money includes cash to fund the government’s 4.5 per cent pay offer for teachers next year, alongside a £1,000 one-off payment.
The remainder of the £2 billion will be used to increase Pupil Premium funding rates, which are rising by five per cent in 2023–24.