FUNDING FOR SIXTH FORMS

Early day motion 1295, tabled 20 April 2009 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 41 members.

That this House is concerned by the late and unexpected reductions in funding allocations to schools and sixth form colleges; notes that these reductions place school managements in great difficulty balancing their budgets; is concerned that schools face the prospect of cutting staff, reducing student numbers, or both; and calls on the Learning and Skills Council and the Department for Children, Schools and Families to restore the cut in sixth form funding.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, Labour 11, Conservative 5, Independent 3, UUP 1.