Education Sector Funding 2022-12-20
2022-12-20
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about overall funding for education, a significant cash increase was previously announced.
What steps he is taking to increase funding for the education sector. Young people and adults benefited from a long-term settlement for post-16 education in England since 2015, but more needs to be done.
At spending review 2021, the Department for Education was allocated £87 billion, providing a cash increase of about £18 billion by 2024-25. Additionally, an extra £2 billion was announced at the autumn statement for both 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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Q2
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Suffolk has seen significant improvements in SEND provision with new places added, but the area is underfunded compared to others like Norfolk.
Will he commit to reviewing the unfair quirk that means young people with SEND in Suffolk get less funding and investment than those elsewhere?
Suffolk's high-needs funding is increasing by 11% per pupil in 2023-24 compared with this year. The Under-Secretary of State for Education will meet to discuss the mechanisms and formulae for allocation across different local authorities.
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Commitment to review funding distribution specifically for Suffolk's SEND children not explicitly stated
Decisions On The Distribution Of High-Needs Funding Are A Matter For The Department For Education
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Q3
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There is concern about equal opportunities and inclusion in further education for individuals with disabilities.
What steps is the Minister taking to review further education funding for people with disabilities? It is important that people have equal opportunities across the United Kingdom.
Working with colleagues in different Departments looking at challenges and being creative in solutions to help people back into the workplace. We must treat everyone as an individual and be ever more creative in the solutions that we bring forward.
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No specific steps or timeline for reviewing further education funding for people with disabilities provided
It Is Particularly Difficult When People Need Support For Such A Range Of Needs And Conditions
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