Earning the right to deprivation funding How might ministers better target deprivation funding based on family income?
‘We’re not magicians’: Sixth forms’ fury over cash squeeze Leaders say funding gap could threaten their ability to offer a broad range of subjects and hold down class sizes
More strikes ‘inevitable’ as trusts axe jobs to stay afloat Dozens of schools rocked by strike announcements over planned restructures dubbed ‘neither fair nor sustainable’
ASCL conference: Pay and funding uncertainty loom as heads meet in Liverpool ‘I think that will be what is at the front of everyone’s minds. It’ll be a cloud over the conference’
Sixth forms face real-terms funding cut next year, leaders warn Government confirms funding for 16 and 17-year-olds will rise by just 0.5%, breaking a pledge made last year
Trusts’ finances improve, but leaders brace for more rainy days Some chains boost reserves by up to 900%, but others remain in deficit as leaders warn of tough times ahead
5 helpful ways ministers can support schools to cut costs With this week’s budget expected to offer little for squeezed schools, one trust leader outlines suggestions for ministers to help schools balance the books
Delayed 2026 school funding allocations to be published ‘shortly’ says Phillipson Education secretary partly blames June’s spending review for the delay to national funding formula guidance and allocations, which are normally released in July
Specialist MAT given notice to improve after seeking bailout 12-school trust said it had to ask for ’emergency’ government cash after ‘significant delays’ to SEND and free school funding