Improved educational resources and student support are on the way for government schools in Davidson, with an additional $6,159,894 in needs-based funding for 2018.
The Resource Allocation Model (RAM) funding will be available to address the specific needs of schools. Schools may choose to implement initiatives such as targeted literacy and numeracy support, teacher training and speech pathologists.
For example, Roseville Public School plans to fund initiatives such as specialist student support programs, enhancing community consultation and teacher development.
Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea, welcomed the funding for local schools.
“This funding will give schools the freedom to meet the specific needs of students and our local community,” Mr O’Dea said.
“I’m pleased the NSW Government is delivering the extra resources our local schools need to provide our children with high-quality education.”
Education Minister 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.
Schools across NSW will receive a record $1.09 billion in needs-based funding in 2018. This includes $80 million in additional funding, which is an 8 per cent increase from 2017.
