DfE schools survey exposes depths of cost-of-living crisis Two-thirds of schools hike meal prices, while three in 10 say energy support scheme made no difference
Infant free school meals funding rises by 5% but still ‘falls short’ Government announces funding for meals for the youngest pupils will rise from £2.41 to £2.53
Teach First offers £2k cost-of-living payment to trainees Grant will be paid to 150 recruits who need to relocate under a pilot starting in September
School uniform rules have limited impact, poll suggests Calls for further action as The Children’s Society survey shows rising uniform costs and branded items still rife
Rising costs force most schools to cut spending, finds DfE survey According to school leaders and teachers surveyed by the DfE, 91 per cent of schools cut spending on at least one area between November 2021 and 2022
Hardship charities for school staff swamped by demand Aid groups report rising demand for help covering essentials, as the cost-of-living squeeze hits current and former education staff
‘Apocalyptic’: 500 per cent energy price hikes plunge schools into winter crisis Skyrocketing prices force school leaders into ‘unpalatable’ choices to keep classrooms open this winter
1 in 3 teachers spends £200 a month on travel as fuel costs soar A Teacher Tapp poll also found almost one in five says their household is ‘scraping by’ each month
Teacher pay rise proposals will ‘exacerbate supply challenges’ The NFER backs higher pay rises, bursaries and bonuses – but secondary teachers should get higher awards than primary ones