MP for West Worcestershire has welcomed news that schools across the county are set to benefit from a £390 million pot once again.

The funding will help deliver a fairer deal to schools when it comes to funding, after the Government announced last year that cash had been allocated to improve the funding deal for counties like Worcestershire, which have historically suffered a lower funding settlement than other counties last year.

The deal delivered an extra £5 million for local schools and this week, the Government confirmed that it planned to repeat this award which will be distributed by Worcestershire County Council.

The total allocated to the county will be confirmed in December, and local schools are now being encouraged to bid for additional funds.

MP harriett Baldwin said: "I am delighted that this extra funding has been allocated and it looks like the county will get additional funds to help our schools.

"I have had meetings with head teachers over the last few weeks and they were keen for me to pass on the message to Government that we need to fix the long-standing imbalance in funding.

"This Budget pledge to continue the school funding boost will be welcomed by local schools and I am sure that parents will also be pleased to see that the Government is listening and acting to bring a fairer funding deal to Worcestershire."

Schools Minister, Sam Gyimah, wrote to Harriett this week confirming the award.