The Lib Dem policy of bringing in a pupil premium for poorer students in our schools will see £6.82m more funding for County Durham schools.
This massive commitment of £6.82m for County Durham’s schools is a vindication of Lib Dem commitment to education. By breaking the cycle between poverty and achievement we can start to overturn the failures of the Labour government. Under Labour a child from a rich background was three times more likely to get 5 good GCSEs than a child from the poorest background. This is a step towards turning that around thanks to Lib Dem policy in Government.
County Durham has 14,080 pupils who are eligible for the pupil premium which is more than 20% of all pupils.
Every school in County Durham will receive an extra £488 for each child on free school meals they have on their roll this year. This is a huge boost for schools across our County.
In the Framwellgate Moor Division funding which will increase next year will start at:
Bearpark Primary School £15616
Witton Gilbert Primary School £14640
Fram Moor Primary School £11224
Fram School Durham £39040
Nearby schools: Sacriston Junior £18056 and Infant £12688, whilst DCBC in Ushaw Moor will get an additional £67344.
If any parents believe that they many be eligible for free school meals but have never notified their childs school, let them know. It could result in another £488 for the school.