PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Students: Disadvantaged (23 May 2019)

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he plans to introduce a student premium modelled on the pupil premium for full-time students aged 16 to 19 as recommended by the Social Mobility Commission.

Asked by:
Karin Smyth (Labour)

The department already provides additional funding for 16 to 19 providers so that they can attract, retain and support disadvantaged students. Over £500 million has been allocated through the 16 to 19 funding formula for this disadvantage funding in the current academic year. We will keep 16 to 19 funding rates and arrangements, including support for disadvantaged students, under consideration in the lead-up to the next Spending Review.

Answered by:
Anne Milton (Independent)
10 June 2019