Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

“What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase levels of funding for schools.”

Tabled: 16 June 2026Answered: 22 June 2026

Asked by

Sarah Coombes

Labour — West Bromwich

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)

I am pleased to say that this Government are driving record investment in our schools, with the core schools budget increasing by £1.7 billion this year. That includes funding that allows us to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system, training our teachers, making our schools more inclusive, and ensuring that every child can achieve and thrive.