What the autumn statement means for financially struggling schools

By Chris Rolph, Director, Nottingham Institute of Education, Nottingham Trent University

The cost-of-living crisis and new staffing costs have been pushing schools in England into financial trouble. So school leaders were relieved to hear of an increase to their budget in the government’s autumn statement, delivered on November 17.

However, now that teachers and school leaders have had a chance to examine the details of this apparent handout, they may be left wondering how much they have actually gained.

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