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Debate between Sam Gyimah and David Rutley(9 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Gyimah
I thank the Chair of the Select Committee. The point he makes is, I believe, that some areas are receiving, in effect, double deprivation funding: they are receiving it both through the schools formula and through the pupil premium. We will look at the funding formula in the round to address all those issues.
David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)
11. What steps her Department is taking to support the mental wellbeing of children at school.
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Debate between Sam Gyimah and David Rutley(10 years, 4 months ago)
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Mr Sam Gyimah)
We want to see a strong network of children’s centres in place across the country, offering families access to a wide range of local, flexible services. In fact, a recent survey showed that, under this Government, a record number of parents—more than 1 million—were now using children’s centres, and that the centres were reaching more than 90% of families in need. I guess that listening to the views of families is what is important here.
David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)
T8. I welcome the Government’s positive approach in creating a fairer funding formula for schools. That will mean that pupils in Macclesfield will be receiving a £125 cash boost. Can my right hon. Friend assure the House that a fairer funding formula will continue to be a strong focus under this Government?