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<p>The National Funding Formula commits extra funding for pupils with additional needs,
based on levels of deprivation, low prior attainment, English as an additional language
and mobility. This is because evidence shows that pupils with these characteristics
are more likely to fall behind, and need extra support to reach their full potential.
In 2020-21, £6.3 billion will be allocated in the National Funding Formula for 5-16-year
olds with additional needs in England. Areas with high levels of additional needs
will attract more funding.</p><p>Next year, primary schools and secondary schools
in Wallasey will, on average, attract £4,328 and £5,813 per pupil respectively. This
reflects a 4.1% increase in per pupil funding when compared to this year.</p><p>In
Wirral, primary and secondary schools will, on average, attract £4,146 and £5,439
per pupil respectively next year. This reflects a 3.9% increase in per pupil funding
compared to this year.</p><p>For the local authorities that make up the Merseyside
area (Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral), this totals to a cash increase
of £43.6 million in additional schools funding when compared to last year, which is
a 4.3% increase in their total cash funding.</p><p>For the North West region, primary
and secondary schools will, on average, attract £4,281 and £5,459 per pupil respectively.
This reflects a 4.0% increase in per pupil funding compared to last year.</p><p> </p>
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