WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine has welcomed extra funding from the government to go to schools.

More than £2m will be split between primary and secondary schools across Winchester and Chandler's Ford this year and in 2024.

Every state school will receive extra cash following the additional £2bn investment. A typical primary school will receive approximately an extra £35,000, with an extra £200,000 going to a typical secondary school.

Schools will receive their first payment by May 10 and will be able to choose how best to invest the extra funding, including to pay for teacher salary uplifts and teaching assistants.

The remainder of the £2bn funding boost will be used to increase pupil premium funding rates, which are rising by five per cent in 2023–24.

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This extra funding will support disadvantaged pupils, local authorities’ high-needs budgets, and special schools, making sure every child with special educational needs and disabilities receives support and high-quality education.

Mr Brine said: “I am committed to delivering on my priorities, including investing in high-quality schools to support young people to reach their full potential, particularly those who face challenges or who need extra support. That is why I welcome almost £3m in extra funding for schools in Winchester and Chandler’s Ford delivering the highest real terms spending on schools in history.”

Education secretary Gillian Keegan said: “I am hugely grateful to all our fantastic teachers, school leaders and support staff for all their incredible work and the immeasurable impact they have on the lives of children every day. Teachers must continue to have the resources they need, and this extra cash will make sure that they do.

“With school funding set to be at its highest ever level next year, even accounting for inflation, parents everywhere can be confident schools are being supported to let teachers get on and do what they do best - teach.”