§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) how many schools in the west Suffolk constituency have benefited from the Out of School Hours Learning Programme; [163035]
(2) what financial provisions have been made for those schools who wish to continue the after school activities that have come about from the Out of School Hours Learning Programme once funding from the programme ends. [163036]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggSuffolk Local Education Authority has informed my Department that it has distributed £725,186 from the Department's Standards Fund to all schools in Suffolk this year to provide study support opportunities (out of school hours learning) for young people in Suffolk.
Study support includes activities such as sport, the creative arts and cultural activities, as well as after school and breakfast clubs. Suffolk has also received £720,564 from the New Opportunities Fund 'Out of School Hours Learning Programme' of which £219,802 went to schools in West Suffolk. Again, this can be used to provide a range of activities for young people.
School funding plans for next year have been announced, guaranteeing that the standards fund income for all schools will be protected at this year's levels plus inflation proofing at 4 per cent.