Peter Gibson MP has welcomed an extra £2,509,907 in funding from the Conservative Government, to be used for extra resources for schools across Darlington.
There are only two real- terms solutions to solving poverty—work and education. The Government is determined to help people to receive the best possible start in life, creating a level playing field by transforming the education system to ensure that people gain the skills they need to fully unleash their potential. This extra funding will help schools invest in extra resources, creating a better future for our young people.
This funding that Darlington will receive is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up budgets to help headteachers manage higher costs. A typical primary school will receive approximately £35,000 and a typical secondary school approximately £200,000, with the first payments by the 10th May. The majority of this funding is allocated on a per-pupil basis, and disadvantaged pupils attract additional funding to their school.
This funding comes on top of £1.8 billion of capital investment already committed by the Conservative Government for improving the condition of school buildings, in addition to the £500 million for energy efficiency upgrades for schools across the UK.
Commenting, Peter Gibson MP said: “Schools are facing rising costs and I welcome the Conservative Government’s investment in Darlington schools with an extra £2.5 million, helping them to provide extra resources.
“This Conservative Government continues to create a level playing field for students: increasing funding for education and ensuring that students have the environment they need to thrive. I will continue to support my ministerial colleagues as we continue this work, which I know will give pupils in Darlington a better start in life.”
