Tory MPs criticise proposed changes to school funding
Conservative MPs have told ministers that they may not back proposals to change school funding as their constituencies could lose out.
They addressed the funding issue at education questions in the House of Commons and criticised proposed changes to school funding.
Tory MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown also disagreed with the new funding formula proposed by the government, saying that it would be “unfair” and would affect more pupils in rural schools.
Nick Gibb, schools minister, also stated that some schools could lose money as part of the new plans, however it is still under consultation.
He added: "The new funding formula is designed to ensure that funding is properly matched to need using up-to-date data so that children who face entrenched barriers to their education receive the teaching and support that they need."
London MPs are expected to meet today, 7 February, to discuss how the new funding shake-up could impact schools.
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