Small and rural schools are more expensive to run – but vital to our local Mid Norfolk communities.

That’s why I have consistently lobbied in Westminster for greater/fairer rural schools funding, support and resources, and campaigned to keep our small rural schools open wherever viable. It’s also why I welcome the latest Government announcement of an additional £1.9million for Mid Norfolk schools.

From my regular conversations with Mid Norfolk headteachers, governors and staff, I know how tough recent months have been as inflation, energy prices and the cost of living having bitten hard on school budgets. These additional funds are a much needed help – but I remain committed to continuing my very active campaign on these issues.

Full details can be found on my campaign page here – and I intend to hold my next virtual forum with Mid Norfolk headteachers in the coming weeks (see more about my previous meeting with them here).