Funding

NASUWT chief Matt Wrack lists the problems with the idea that schools could hire out facilities to fund essential refurbishment of their buildings

The Maximising Value for Pupils programme claims it can help schools save thousands by reducing their bills, but leaders warn the benefits are ‘marginal’

Government will claim a pay rise above inflation, unions will argue a pay cut – but teachers deserve better than economic sleight of hand, argues Alistair Wood

The government must financially support schools and councils to manage demographic upheaval, hears inquiry into the falling number of pupils in primary schools

Academy trusts are being left with less time to finalise and scrutinise their budgets because key DfE documents remain unpublished, experts warn

Schools targeted for help under DfE scheme may feel ‘unfairly stigmatised’, says heads’ leader

Employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are set to fall – but schools will not necessarily be able to keep the savings, Tes understands

Suggestion comes amid reports that school buildings funding will be diverted into defence budget

With many independent schools under financial pressure, more are looking at ways to diversify their income streams

Tes analysis sparks calls for reform of funding and accountability systems to better support academy trusts with high numbers of vulnerable pupils

The government’s drive to save money is all well and good, but it can’t mean a lack of investment or expecting schools to continue doing more with less, says Chris Zarraga from Schools North East

‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders