National Funding Formula: Schools/High Needs Debate
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Liz Kendall
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(8 years ago)
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Justine Greening
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. When we looked at the national funding formula mechanism, we saw that some local authorities do not use the sparsity factor. Our sparsity factor will go to all schools that should get additional support. That is why the formula should be welcomed.
Liz Kendall (Leicester West) (Lab)
Children in my constituency start school up to 19 months behind where they should be in terms of development. Without fantastic teachers and extra resources, they struggle to fulfil their potential and play catch-up for the rest of their lives. Will the Secretary of State tell me and schools in my constituency whether they will see their funding increase—yes or no?
Justine Greening
There is a greater focus in this formula on low prior attainment, which should address the hon. Lady’s question.