Department for Education

Part of Estimates Day – in the House of Commons at 3:17 pm on 3 July 2018.

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Photo of Craig Tracey Craig Tracey Conservative, North Warwickshire 3:17, 3 July 2018

Regardless of our background, upbringing, gender or religion, we should all have the same opportunities. Hard work and ambition should be the defining factors in social mobility, so I am encouraged by the Government’s commitment to a world-class education for everyone and by the introduction of a new national funding formula that gives every local authority more money for every pupil in every school.

Of course, increased education spending is only part of the story. There are now 1.9 million more children being taught in schools rated good or outstanding than in 2010. That is helping to ensure that every child will receive a good education and the opportunity to fulfil their potential.