Schools in England face cuts as costs outpace funding increases, risking education quality.

Schools in England may struggle as costs rise by 3.6% in 2025, outpacing the 2.8% increase in funding. This strain is compounded by rising costs of special educational needs and upcoming teacher pay increases. The National Education Union warns that schools will need to cut services without additional funds, potentially affecting education quality. The Department for Education aims to create a fairer funding system but acknowledges current tight budgets.

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