Commenting on yesterday’s Spending Review, Surrey County Council Leader Tim Oliver said: “Yesterday’s Spending Review contained some important announcements, including an increase in core funding for local government, additional money for children’s services, special education needs and disabilities (SEND) reform and a continued commitment to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). “However, concerns remain about the financial … Continue reading
As speculation grows that Chancellor George Osborne is poised to announce a school funding shake-up, Surrey County Council is pressing for a fairer deal for schools within 10 miles of London borough boundaries. Surrey schools close to London are being penalised to the tune of millions of pounds in funding compared to schools in the … Continue reading