News | Leadership and Policy

General Election 2024: Three major education crises at the heart of the campaign ahead of July 4

Government policy

Pension shortfalls of up to £70,000: School leaders call for supplementary fund

School funding and finance

One-word inspection judgements: Anger builds as DfE and Ofsted defend grading system

Ofsted

Only 1% of school leaders say they have enough money to fully meet pupils’ needs

School funding and finance

Falling rolls will wipe £1bn from school funding across England

School funding and finance

No strikes yet, but teaching unions step-up pay campaigns amid calls for a National Commission

Trade unions

Attendance crisis: School leaders warn of rising parental disputes

Attendance

Disappointment as Ofsted passes buck on single-word judgements

Ofsted

School buildings: Survey reveals poor condition of many classrooms

Facilities

Spring Budget snub leaves £700m hole in 2024/25 schools funding

School funding and finance

Absence thresholds: New £80 fines will hit disadvantaged students hardest

Attendance

Tensions rise over teacher pay award as working hours increase again

Pay and conditions