Most schools to cut staff, axe repairs and up class sizes over funding crisis
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Heads reveal ‘catastrophic’ and ‘devastating’ reality of rising costs.
By John Dickens
Most schools will likely cut staff, increase class sizes and axe building repairs over the coming years to deal with rising costs, with some secondaries facing a £500,000 hit.
A survey of 630 head teachers by the Association of School and College Leaders reveals the ‘catastrophic’ impact of the funding crisis on schools.
Nearly all schools (98 per cent) said they would have to make savings either this year or next to meet rising costs.
Inflation and soaring energy bills mean schools face a £2 billion shortfall by 2024, previous analysis suggests.
Two-thirds of schools are considering cutting support staff or scrapping or suspending capital projects. Over half say it is likely they will reduce staff and increase class sizes or reducing the number of teaching assistants.
Cost pressures include the unfunded teacher and support staff pay rises, rising catering costs and energy bills that one sector le...
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