Only 11 people turned out to a meeting about funding cuts to education in west Cumbria.

The meeting took place at the West Lakes Academy in Egremont.

It was the latest of three public meetings hosted by the Cumbria branch of the National Association of Head Teachers union.

Parents, governors, head teachers and teachers heard how schools around the country will be affected by funding cuts to education.

Rob Kelsall, senior officer for the NAHT, said between 2016 and 2020 there is set to be funding cuts of £3bn to education.

He said: "The National Audit Office estimates that additional cost pressures adds up to an 8.7 per cent increase in the cost of running the average school.

"Funding from government is remaining static over the same period, resulting in real term cuts."

The NAHT said the national schools formula is being highlighted by Government but it does not take into account the increased running costs of schools.

Mr Kelsall said the NAHT and other bodies are "holding the government to account to ensure our schools are funded properly".

"Schools are being asked to do more with less money in the system," he added.

One member of the public said: "Whoever gets in on June 8 - it needs to be addressed. It's not about politics, it's about ensuring children get what they need."

But, a school governor raised concerns that NAHT's presentation had been "largely one-sided". He said it had not looked at the schools funding formula.

The meeting also comes days after county union representatives made national headlines, taking centre stage at the NAHT's conference to speak out.

Their call for headteachers to be able to consider all options - including a shorter school week - to protect education was backed by colleagues.

After the meeting, Graham Frost, NAHT Cumbria branch secretary, said: "I really enjoyed the discussion because I think the phrase where they lack in numbers, they make up for in spirit was really apt."