Ministers urged to end system that causes regional funding disparities of as much as £3000 a pupilGeorge Osborne is to scrap a funding formula for schools that leaves some with a cash advantage large enough to hire 40 more teachers than those who maintain been left worst off.enormous regional disparities under the current system means funding can vary by as much as £3000 a pupil. It is understood that during Wednesday’s spending review, the chancellor will tell the Commons that it is time to “grasp the nettle” on fairer funding.
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Source: theguardian.com