The new draft national funding formula for schools announced this week could potentially mean millions of pounds of extra funding for schools in Cornwall, Andrew Wallis, Cornwall Council’s lead member for children and young people said.

‘I would like to thank everyone who has campaigned so hard over the past few years for a fairer, more equitable distribution of funds to pupils,’ he said.

‘Education in Cornwall has historically been underfunded by successive Governments. 

‘If these proposals are implemented following consultation, the new National Funding Formula could see an additional £10 million allocated to Cornwall for school and high needs pupils.

‘However, while this funding has the potential to make a real difference, we need to look closely at the detail to see how the formula could impact on individual schools in Cornwall. 

‘The difference in funding allocation will affect schools in different ways, and not all schools will see an increase in their funding. 

‘It is also important to remember that this is only a consultation at this time and things could change.

‘I welcome these proposals in principle and thank the Department for Education for recognising Cornwall’s historic underfunding and taking appropriate steps to address it.’