School Funding in West Sussex

Gillian has been working to secure more funding in schools across the Chichester constituency.

Recently the Government announced £14 billion more for schools. Local schools will be receiving £4,416 per pupil at primary and £5,160 at secondary from 2020-21, which is a significant increase, averaging over 5% more per school.

News

Gillian discusses funding with Nick Gibb MP

Gillian Keegan MP met with Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, to discuss the changes to school funding. The Minister ran through the new National Funding Formula with the Chichester MP explaining the funding model and the financial increases expected to schools in the area.

Gillian Keegan MP is questioned by Bishop Luffa students

Gillian Keegan MP visited Bishop Luffa in Chichester to tour the school, meet with students and discuss the school's budget. The MP for spent over an hour looking in detail at the accounts of the school to better understand the funding pressures.

Gillian's thoughts on school funding

I am fully behind the campaign for fairer funding in our schools.  Since being elected I have joined the calls of my fellow West Sussex MP’s to ensure our school funding is improved.  I have also attended a meeting held by The Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening.  I have also had m