Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Goggins and Sarah Teather

Monday 27th February 2012 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Teather]

It is extremely clear that the local authority must pass down to the school the money for every child eligible for the pupil premium, regardless of whether that child is at a mainstream school or an academy. I am happy to investigate specific cases where there are difficulties, and I invite my hon. Friend to write to me with any details.

[Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)]

19. What support his Department offers to schools that wish to seek academy status.