Cash-starved academy trusts have been warned that anxieties over central teams gobbling up school budgets could be a new frontier for strikes. The alert has been issued in the wake of walkouts at one Oasis Community Learning secondary, as National Education Union (NEU) members called for “full transparency” over how much is being shaved off their school’s finances. While the action has been paused, it has reignited arguments over general annual grant (GAG) pooling, a controversial funding method used by trusts to pay for central services. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in