School funding
‘It feels cynical’: how would Labour’s VAT policy affect private schools?
Party and many economists back plan but niche schools such as Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain say they could struggle
Richard Adams Education editor
31, May, 2023 @1:08 PM
More than 90 English primary schools to close or face closure for lack of pupils
Guardian analysis lays bare effect of dwindling pupil numbers and associated funding amid rising housing and childcare costs
Carmen Aguilar García and Heather Stewart
29, May, 2023 @11:34 AM
Teaching unions in England urge ministers to resume pay talks
Call comes as independent review body to recommend 6.5% pay rise for teachers in England
Richard Adams Education editor
21, May, 2023 @10:30 AM
‘Cost of eating’ crisis: price of school lunches up by a third in parts of England
Exclusive: Increases since 2019 also outstrip funding for free school meals as costs jump, Lib Dems find
Richard Adams Education editor
01, May, 2023 @2:49 PM
One in three young teachers in England skipping meals to make ends meet
NEU survey also finds one in five teachers aged 29 or under have taken on a second job as pay fails to keep up with cost of living
Richard Adams Education editor
05, Apr, 2023 @5:01 AM
Pupils in England face missing five school days as NEU backs more strikes
Delegates at union’s annual conference approve further industrial action over pay and school funding
Richard Adams Education editor
04, Apr, 2023 @11:28 AM
‘The government hasn’t listened’: teachers in England criticise pay offer
Delegates at NEU conference are angry that school budgets would be expected to fund most of wage rise
Richard Adams Education editor
03, Apr, 2023 @4:53 PM
Strong rejection of pay offer in England shows teachers’ fury, says union
NEU says vote by 98% to 2% sends clear message that government’s offer is insulting and will not do
Richard Adams and Peter Walker
03, Apr, 2023 @2:56 PM
Union raises concern over funds for school building repairs in England
NASUWT says there should be more money for school buildings, not less, amid fears some could collapse
Richard Adams Education editor
16, Mar, 2023 @6:05 PM
How UK private schools’ overseas satellites can bring in large sums
Foreign partnership arrangements are common at many charitable private schools
Richard Adams Education editor
12, Mar, 2023 @3:00 PM
UK private schools rush to expand overseas as profits soar
Forty schools took in record £29m in 2020-21 from satellites, including in developing countries
Richard Adams Education editor
12, Mar, 2023 @3:00 PM
Labour pledges to overhaul England’s school ratings with ‘report card’
Shadow education secretary to announce policy aimed at giving parents more information than Ofsted’s current system
Richard Adams Education editor
11, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
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