NSW public schools are to receive record funding next year to support literacy and numeracy programs, teacher training, and more teachers.
Announced by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, $1.3 billion has been allocated to more than 2,000 public schools in 2021, a $50 million increase on 2020.
Ms Berejiklian said the Resource Allocation Model (RAM) funding would be provided on top of schools’ base allocation, which was more than $8.8 billion this year.
“This funding will support the NSW Government’s education reforms including overhauling the NSW curriculum and making sure we have the most skilled teachers at the front of the classroom,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“The allocation of RAM funding recognises the needs of schools across NSW differ and takes into account the socio-economic profile of students, Aboriginal student numbers, students with disability and English language proficiency,” she said.
Ms Berejiklian said she wanted to ensure that every child in NSW had the opportunity to be the best they could be, no matter where they lived or what their circumstances were.
Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell said the funding would allow schools to plan for next year.
“I want to see this funding improve outcomes for our students,” Ms Mitchell said.
“Schools have enhanced financial tools that allow them to build this money into their school plans so that students receive more of the benefit,” she said.
