Mayor slams 'indefensible money-saving exercise' which will see Greater Manchester schools lose up to £10m funding
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We reported yesterday how schools are missing out on millions of pounds in pupil premium funding given for those youngsters entitled to free school meals.
Because the government has decided to use last October's data, rather than this January's, it means all those who have become eligible for free school meals during that time, will not be getting the money.
Around 7,000 children are affected - and the pupil premium worth £1,345 per primary child and £955 for every secondary student - it means schools across Greater Manchester are missing out on
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