Like me, I am sure you will agree that few things will have a greater effect on a person's later life than the school they go to. That is why it is so important that we provide good schools for all and that children get the opportunity to go to a school of their choice.

However, schools in Hornsey & Wood Green actually receive less money than neighbouring boroughs, even though the education challenge here is the same if not greater than else where. This is because local schools are classed as 'Inner' London when it comes to costs like teachers' wages, but 'Outer' London when it comes to funding.

Next year (2010/11) Haringey schools will receive £1,318  less per pupil than neighbouring Hackney.  Haringey is the fifth most deprived borough in London and yet our schools only receive the 15th highest per pupil funding.  Over the three year period of the current funding arrangements, equal funding would have meant an extra £120 million for school children.

This is simply not fair. I hope you will support my campaign and encourage others to do the same.
 
Lynne Featherstone MP
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Hornsey & Wood Green