74% of schools in England face cuts, as unions, parents and governors describe a ‘desperate’ situation in schools New data from the Stop School Cuts coalition finds that 7 in 10 schools in England have experienced cuts to their budgets since 2010, with this totalling £1 million in 1,180 cases. Teaching unions and parents and governors groups have called the situation desperate. They are seeking action from the Government to restore school funding in order to deal with twin crises in special needs provision and crumbling buildings. 15 September 2025
NAHT NI urges early talks and investment in future school places for pupils with SEN Underfunding a barrier to schools' ability to support children says union 15 September 2025
RAAC progress welcome but schools need much more capital funding says NAHT School leaders' union responds to government update on removal of 'crumbly concrete' 10 September 2025
New poll shows school leaders overwhelmingly reject Ofsted’s revised inspection plan Overnight poll with more than 1,400 responses finds that 91% of leaders oppose Ofsted’s new inspection approach 10 September 2025
School leaders' union NAHT says new Ofsted approach 'direct risk to health and wellbeing' “It is abundantly clear that Ofsted’s new approach to inspection poses a clear and direct risk to the health and wellbeing of school leaders. By not only persisting with grading, but extending it across a larger number of areas, Ofsted is perpetuating a high-stakes punitive regime which risks serious harm to school leaders and teachers with career-defining consequences." 09 September 2025
