Schools in the state electorates of Wyong and The Entrance will receive two-thirds of the Central Coasts’ share of needs-based education funding in 2018, according to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.
“Government schools on the Coast will be able to improve education resources and support for students with a total of $33.4 million in needs-based funding for 2018,” Mr MacDonald said.
Schools in the Gosford electorate will be receiving $10.12 million, with the remainder split between The Entrance ($10.45 million) and Wyong ($12.84 million.
The funding will be available to address the specific needs of schools, Mr MacDonald said.
“This funding will give schools the freedom to meet the specific needs of their students and their local community,” Mr MacDonald said.
NSW Education Minister, Mr Rob Stokes, said providing school funding on a needs basis was vital to getting the best possible educational outcomes.
“The combination of funding increases and changes will enable schools to sharpen their focus even more on catering for the specific academic and wellbeing needs of their individual students,” Mr Stokes said.
Source:
Media release, Nov 9
Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald