Wednesday 9th February 2011
MP For North East Derbyshire, Natascha Engel yesterday challenged Education Secretary Michael Gove in Parliament over the money the government owes to School Sport Partnerships after his change of mind.
After a campaign led by children, students, parents and teachers to save School Sport Partnerships, the Government changed it's mind and announced that it would not scrap the scheme.
Natascha Engel MP said: "But fine words are not the same as money.
"I met with School Sport Partnership coordinators this weekend who confirmed our fears".
Ms Engel argued that the government has reduced the funding for this scheme in North East Derbyshire from nearly £190,000 to less than £30,000.
As a result, she asked the Education Secretary to reassure the organisation that the funding would be restored, saying: "Children, parents and their teachers were delighted last month that the Government changed their minds about scrapping school sports partnerships.
"Unfortunately, however, the Secretary of State forgot to reinstate the money for them.
"I know that he is a very busy man and it was just an oversight, but will he take this opportunity to reassure the House that he will give school sports partnerships their money back?"
School Sports Partnerships is a joint initiative between primary, secondary and specialist state schools designed to increase sporting opportunities for children. School Sports Partnership Coordinators help schools to work together through the curriculum, Out of School Hours Learning, inter-school competitions and developing links with local sports and activity clubs.
North East Derbyshire's School Sport Partnership received £188,583 last year (2009-2010) but the money they are expected to get next year is around £26,622.
The money that has been allocated will pay for one secondary teacher for one day per week each in Tupton Hall School, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and Eckington School to coordinate this activity.
Karen Shopland, Partnership Development Manager for North East Derbyshire School Sport Partnership, backed Ms Engel's stance, commenting that: "The money that we have had confirmed so far isn't enough! We need to hear what further funding is being made available as soon as possible.
"We can then continue our planning and ensure that we deliver our promise of creating a lasting legacy of London 2012 for the young people across North East Derbyshire."
|
RECENT STORIES
THOUSANDS SET TO BENEFIT FROM HISTORIC MERGER -
An innovative partnership between 2 Derbyshire councils is to be signed on the 1st March and is set to benefit thousands of families immediately. More...
PITCOM MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS -
MP Natascha Engel has written to all local primary schools urging them to enter the 'Make IT Happen' technology competition. More...
£52m CASH BOOST FOR NE DERBYSHIRE COUNCIL HOMES -
In the biggest allocation of cash in the East Midlands, council tenants in NE Derbys are set to benefit from a £52m spending programme to improve their homes. More...
MP FACES GRILLING FROM LOCAL YOUNGSTERS -
David Dimbleby may not have been present but that didn't stop local youngsters taking part in a Question Time style session with MP Natascha Engel. More...
LOCAL COUNCIL FREEZES COUNCIL TAX -
Good news for some residents in Chesterfield after NE Derbyshire District Council announced it's looking to freeze this year’s Council Tax bill. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP CALLS ON GOVT TO HELP SAVE AUTO WINDSCREENS JOBS -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins today issued a statement regarding the potential loss of 400 local jobs at Hasland based Auto Windscreens More...
'VISIONARY' COUNCILLOR WINS TOP AWARD -
He oversaw the transformation of a local Council in the fastest time in Local Government history and now receives the country's top councilor honour. More...
CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? -
If you've ever listened to a Councillor and thought you'd do better, or you care about your community and think you could help to improve services in the area, then read on... More...
COUNCILS MOOT PLANS FOR A MERGER TO SAVE £1.5M -
2 local Councils confirm that they're looking at combining some resources to provide a cost cutting service for residents. More...
A BUSY START TO THE YEAR FOR MP NATASCHA -
With the cuts in budgets and services really starting to bite, we are seeing a far greater number of people coming to surgery as well as dropping in. More...
COUNCIL APOLOGISES TO TENANTS OVER RENT ERROR -
Chesterfield Borough Council has today apologised after an administrative error was discovered in around 4% of it's rent payments. More...
COUNCIL LEADER IN LINE FOR AWARD -
NEDDC Leader, Cllr Graham Baxter MBE will soon tread the red carpet after being short-listed for a prestigious national accolade for his work in leading the authority. More...
YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME A LOCAL COUNCILLOR -
Ahead of the local Elections in May, North East Derbyshire District Council is encouraging locals with an interest in becoming a Councillor to find out more. More...
LOCAL PHARMACIST WINS AWARD -
Toby Perkins MP presented an Award to a Chesterfield Pharmacist in recognition of her work in helping to combat blood clots. More...
COUNCIL TESTS LOCAL TAXI FIRMS -
Chesterfield Borough Council has conducted an undercover operation to try and catch private taxi firms plying for trade. More...
KIDS 1, GOVE 0 -
Local Schools benefit after Government U-turn on School Sport Partnership funding. More...
NATASCHA ENGELS YEAR IN PARLIAMENT REVIEW -
NOT WHAT WE VOTED FOR! Last year was dominated by one of the fiercest General Election battles this country has known. More...
VOLUNTEER SHINES AT AWARDS -
A Chesterfield Law Centre worker is celebrating after winning a prestigious award at a ceremony aimed at celebrating the work of volunteers at organisations in the town. More...
MP TAKES TO THE SHOP FLOOR... -
Visitors to Barnardo's charity shop in Chesterfield were served by a very familiar face last Saturday.Toby Perkins MP for Chesterfield, joined the shop's workforce for the day. More...
VICTORY FOR CHESTERFIELD! -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins celebrated with delighted residents, businesses and campaigners as DCC rejected plans for a waste incinerator plant on Dunston Road. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP SPEAKS OUT AGAINST SPENDING REVIEW -
Toby Perkins MP told the Chesterfield Post: "Chesterfield is going to be badly affected b the cuts, probably more so than anywhere else in Derbyshire" More...
NATASCHA ENGEL MP CHECKS ON NEW SERVICES AT LOCAL SURGERY -
North East Derbyshire MP, Natascha Engel, has seen first hand how the introduction of new initiatives has benefitted patients in Clay Cross. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP AWARDED A FRONT BENCH ROLE -
A few days after the Shadow Cabinet was announced by new Labour leader Ed Miliband, news comes that Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, has been awarded a post on the frontbench team.More...
TOBY PERKINS MP SPEAKS ABOUT NEW SHADOW CABINET -
Chesterfield Post Editor Karen Johnson spoke with Toby about his thoughts on the new Shadow Cabinet announced by Ed Miliband on friday. More...
CHESTERFIELD LABOUR PARTY NUMBERS RISE -
After Ed Miliband was elected Leader of the Labour Party at the party Conference last week, Chesterfield Labour Party is reporting a rise in it's membership, More...
LOCAL MP "DELIGHTED" BY ED MILIBAND WIN -
Natascha Engel, Labour MP for NE Derbyshire has declared she is "delighted" after Ed Miliband was elected Leader of the Labour Party. More...
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION FOR
ALL CHILDREN WORLDWIDE -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins joined TV presenter Gary Lineker and his wife Danielle to support for the 1 GOAL campaign at the Houses of Parliament. More...
VANDALS 'HAVEN' IS UNSAFE SAYS MP -
Residents and businesses near to a Chesterfield skate park are claiming they're under siege from youths who congregate there. More...
WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFE MORNING HITS THE SPOT IN BRIMINGTON -
On Friday September 24th, Brimington Bowls Club was the venue for an World's Biggest Coffee Morning event ,raising money for Macmillan Support. More...
|
