Our schools will receive record funding in 24/25 with per pupil funding at around £6,000. Schools will now get more money for pupils than ever before.
Every pupil in England is set to benefit. More staff, Better classroom materials, School running costs covered. "This money can be spent on staff salaries, school trips and classroom equipment which will help raise school standards and education outcomes. These increases form part of the additional £9.8 billion being invested in the schools core budget by 2024-25, compared to 2021-22.
This follows news last week that teachers in England have been given the highest pay award for 30 years of 6.5%, following government accepting in full the recommendations set out by the independent pay review body. In doing so, the Government will be delivering on its manifesto commitment to raise the minimum starting salary for teachers to £30,000 from September. This deal will allow teachers and school leaders to call off strike action.
This will support the Prime Minister’s plans to build a better future, where children are given the highest standard of education no matter where they grow up and have the skills they need for the future."
Read more on what this means for you and your children: Record funding for schools in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
