95% of English school leaders rely on charity, fundraising, and parental donations to cover essentials due to insufficient funding.

95% of school leaders in England have had to generate additional income through charity grants, fundraising, and parental donations to cover classroom essentials, a NAHT union survey found. Only 1% report receiving enough funding to meet all pupil needs. School leaders are forced to seek community support for teaching staff, materials, and play equipment. The situation is expected to worsen.