Message from Lewisham Council. The Government is proposing changes to how schools are funded in Lewisham which could them lose up to 10% of their annual budget. Lewisham want to see fair funding for all schools in the borough and no child lose out as a result of the Government’s proposals.
Have your say on the Government’s proposals
To have your say on the Government’s proposals you can:
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respond to the Government’s online consultation which ends on Wednesday 22 March 2017
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join the parent-led campaign Fair Funding for Schools
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go to the National Fair Funding for Schools event in Lewisham on Thursday 16 March 2017.
You can also write to government ministers:
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The Rt Honourable Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Education, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA – or email: greening@parliament.uk
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The Rt Honourable Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA – or email: gibbn@parliament.uk
You can also write to your local MP:
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Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham Deptford, House of Commons, London SW1a 0AA – or email: vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk
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Heidi Alexander, MP for Lewisham East, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA – or email: heidi@heidialexander.org.uk
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Jim Dowd, MP for Lewisham West and Penge, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA – or email: dowdj@parliament.uk
Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, has already written to every headteacher and chair of governor in the borough asking them to spread the message to the parents and carers of pupils and students. You can read the letter below.
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