HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has welcomed an “increase in school funding” and thanked Harlow teachers and staff.

Mr Halfon said: “School funding is up by 15% in Harlow. I greatly welcome the Conservatives Government’s announcement that school funding is rising to more than £59.6 billion next year – the highest ever level per pupil.

“In the last two years alone schools in #Harlow have benefitted from a £11,552,341 increase in school funding.

“This additional funding is helping school leaders to continue to invest in the areas that we know positively impact educational attainment, including high quality teaching and targeted support to the children who need it most – as well as help schools to manage higher costs, including staff pay awards and higher energy bills.

“A massive thank you to all school leaders, teachers and support staff who work tirelessly to support Harlow families!”