Petition to: implement a fairer education funding formula that recognises every child matters equally and ends the postcode lottery of education funding in this country, so that every child receives the same opportunity and quality of education wherever they live.

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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to implement a fairer education funding formula that recognises every child matters equally and ends the postcode lottery of education funding in this country, so that every child receives the same opportunity and quality of education wherever they live. More details

Submitted by Peter Doyle of Devon County Council – Deadline to sign up by: 21 October 2010 – Signatures: 3,949

Petition update, 20 January 2010, while petition was still open

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This petition has been posted by Hands Up for Fairer School Funding, a campaign launched by schools in Devon to persuade Government to tackle the inequalities in funding for schools and end the post-code lottery that affects young people in many parts of England.

According to Government funding, the education of every child in Devon is worth £375 less than the national average and that cannot be fair. Schools face similar costs wherever they are. Staff pay is set nationally, not locally.

The education and future life chances of of 96,000 children and young people in Devon is affected by the relative low level of funding schools receive from the Government.

Devon supports F40, a national campaign group representing the lowest funded education authorities in England.

Search "Fair funding for schools in Devon" for more information.