Local AM calls for fair funding for schools

9.10.06am UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 11th Jan 2007

Welsh Liberal Democrat AM for Brecon and Radnorshire, Kirsty Williams, is backing her party's calls for more stable funding for schools.

Currently, schools are given money on a year-by-year basis, making it difficult for them to make plans for the future.

Ms Williams said: "The Welsh Liberal Democrats would make it a priority to introduce three-year budgets for schools, ensuring that education is funded on a fair and stable basis. Three year budgets would allow better forward planning, and create a better learning environment for our children through smaller class sizes and improved school buildings.

"In addition, I am committed to reviewing factors such as deprivation and transportation in school funding, to ensure that funding is based more on objective need rather than historic costs. We would develop a much more transparent and stable process, easing the headaches for headteachers. Creating the best learning environment is the Welsh Liberal Democrat priority for education."