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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Education Sector Funding

Tuesday 20 December 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister for Education allocated 87 billion for the Department for Education by spending review 2021, with an additional 2 billion each for 2023-24 and 2024-25.
  • Suffolk's high-needs funding is set to increase by 11% per pupil in 2023-24 compared to the current year.
  • Minister is working with other Departments to address challenges and find creative solutions for further education funding for people with disabilities.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Hunt
Education
Context

The MP is concerned about overall funding for education, a significant cash increase was previously announced.

Question

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.

Answer from John Glen

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 Tom Hunt
Education Children & Families
Context

Suffolk has seen significant improvements in SEND provision with new places added, but the area is underfunded compared to others like Norfolk.

Question

Will he commit to reviewing the unfair quirk that means young people with SEND in Suffolk get less funding and investment than those elsewhere?

Answer from John Glen

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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Not addressed: Commitment to review funding distribution specifically for Suffolk's SEND children not explicitly stated

How: Decisions On The Distribution Of High-Needs Funding Are A Matter For The Department For Education

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Q3 Lisa Cameron SNP
Education Employment Women & Equalities
Context

There is concern about equal opportunities and inclusion in further education for individuals with disabilities.

Question

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.

Answer from John Glen

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.

Not addressed: No specific steps or timeline for reviewing further education funding for people with disabilities provided

How: It Is Particularly Difficult When People Need Support For Such A Range Of Needs And Conditions

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