In a statement last week, the National Education Union (NEU), the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) said they will be “seeking views on how best to take forward the campaign for improved funding” ahead of next year’s Comprehensive Spending Review.
It comes after chancellor Philip Hammond failed to give schools any significant funding boost in his Budget announcement.
He caused particular anger by announcing more money for tackling potholes than for education.
He said: “I recognise that school budgets often do not stretch to that extra bit of kit that would make such a difference. So I am announcing a £400 million in-year bonus to help our schools buy the little extras they need. A one-off capital payment directly to schools averaging £10,000 per primary school and £50,000 per secondary school.”
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