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.

April 29, 2024
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