Schools will prosper from increased funding following a new national initiative.

The budgets for all schools in Hertsmere have had an increase in the new National Funding Formula released by the Department of Education.

The changes will come into play from April 2018 as part of the government scheme to make funding more even for schools across the country.

This system has been introduced to give appropriate funding based on the individual needs and characteristics of each school in the country.

MP for Hertsmere Oliver Dowden welcomed the news in a speech today.

He said: “As I have said many times before, the excellent state education I received gave me the very best start in life.

“Protecting and improving funding for state schools is therefore an important priority for me and I constantly make the case for doing so with my ministerial colleagues.’

“I am pleased that despite the ongoing pressures on public spending the Government has listened to arguments made by myself and others and committed to this additional investment.

“However, I know from my own experience, meetings with teachers and the correspondence I receive, the ongoing pressures on schools. I will continue to make the case for prioritising resources to education so that we can invest in our children and grandchildren’s future.”