Fund extracurricular activities for children from low income backgrounds
Provide means-tested grants for families with a low income to send their children to extracurricular activities. This could include but is not limited to sports clubs, uniformed organisations, language and music tuition outside of school.
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Fund access for children from low-income families to go to after-school clubs
Many children cannot attend sport clubs as some parents cannot afford the high fees. We feel this is very unfair and we call for the Government to fund increased access for children from low-income families to attend after-school clubs.
Dedicate 3% of the National School Budget to Secondary Extracurriculars
We urge the Government to require at least 3% of spending of the National Schools Budget for extracurricular activities in secondary schools. We believe this funding could be used to cover costs such as staff overtime or facilities, ensuring access to sport, debating, drama, and music.
Fund free swimming lessons for all children 3-16
Drowning is a leading preventable cause of child death. RLSS UK suggest that in England, child drownings have doubled since 2019–20. I believe free swimming lessons for ages 3–16 could save lives, cut inequalities, meet curriculum aims, provide life skills, reduce long-term health and social costs.
Increase funding for learning support in schools
Teachers and children need Teacher Assistants and Learning Support Assistants. We believe without vital help and support; teaching and education may suffer, which could have a detrimental effect on all children - not just the children with additional needs.
Provide state-school level of funding to parents for private education
According to the Teachers Union (NASUWT) the U.K. Government funds the education of children in state education is at least £4,955 per primary pupil and £6,465 per secondary pupil in 2025.
Fund extracurricular activities for children from low income backgrounds
Provide means-tested grants for families with a low income to send their children to extracurricular activities. This could include but is not limited to sports clubs, uniformed organisations, language and music tuition outside of school.
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Fund access for children from low-income families to go to after-school clubs
Many children cannot attend sport clubs as some parents cannot afford the high fees. We feel this is very unfair and we call for the Government to fund increased access for children from low-income families to attend after-school clubs.
Dedicate 3% of the National School Budget to Secondary Extracurriculars
We urge the Government to require at least 3% of spending of the National Schools Budget for extracurricular activities in secondary schools. We believe this funding could be used to cover costs such as staff overtime or facilities, ensuring access to sport, debating, drama, and music.
Fund free swimming lessons for all children 3-16
Drowning is a leading preventable cause of child death. RLSS UK suggest that in England, child drownings have doubled since 2019–20. I believe free swimming lessons for ages 3–16 could save lives, cut inequalities, meet curriculum aims, provide life skills, reduce long-term health and social costs.
Increase funding for learning support in schools
Teachers and children need Teacher Assistants and Learning Support Assistants. We believe without vital help and support; teaching and education may suffer, which could have a detrimental effect on all children - not just the children with additional needs.
Provide state-school level of funding to parents for private education
According to the Teachers Union (NASUWT) the U.K. Government funds the education of children in state education is at least £4,955 per primary pupil and £6,465 per secondary pupil in 2025.