The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is urging a quick restoration of the devolved assembly to address a crisis. Parties are also meeting education bodies to discuss the shortfall.
The North’s Education Authority estimates that more than 450 schools are in deficit. Since Stormont collapsed in early 2017, a growing funding crisis is causing “unmanageable pressures” on schools.
Unions warn that teachers are having to buy their own classroom materials and even food, clothing and toiletries for children.
Talks to restore the assembly and executive are continuing.
In a letter, ASCL Northern Ireland regional officer Robert Wilson urges parties to “explore every avenue open to you to ensure that a devolved administration is quickly restored”.
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