Funding
The latest news and analysis on funding received by local authority and academy schools in the UK, including government spending, advice on budgeting and more
Tuesday
14th May 2024
Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
![Cuts to school learning hours 'not acceptable' and will be blocked](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Learning-hours.jpg?itok=9LT2ikPs)
Pensions grants shortfalls leave schools £70K worse off
Union leaders tell education secretary they are ‘extremely concerned’ that pensions grants do not cover costs
![High jumper missing the pole](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Fall-short.jpg?itok=PK6EARTM)
Friday
10th May 2024
Revealed: What Safety Valve deals ‘really mean’
‘Deeply worrying’ details are set out in comprehensive analysis of Safety Valve documents shared with Tes
![Revealed: What safety valve deals ‘really mean’](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/safety%20valve.jpg?itok=YX-BGvRz)
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‘Urgent’ need for refreshed Sure Start hubs in schools
Current family hubs will take 30 years to reach similar areas of disadvantage as the former Labour scheme, according to former children’s commissioner report
![‘Urgent’ need for refreshed Sure Start hubs in schools](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/SureStart%20hubs.jpg?itok=1-lUnoYD)
Tuesday
7th May 2024
Teacher workload: Delay class-contact time target, says report
The Scottish government should be wary of increasing teacher numbers quickly and aim for a promised 90-minute reduction in weekly class-contact time by 2028, report recommends
![Clock face](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Contact-time_0.jpg?itok=brg_6m1m)
6 unexpected questions to ask at a head interview
A former headteacher advises on what to ask an appointing panel to ensure a role is the best next step for you
![Jack in the box](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/jack-six.jpg?itok=jglk2IV0)
Saturday
4th May 2024
10 Questions with... Nicky Dunford
The Link Academy Trust CEO tells Tes how running a manufacturing business for 15 years helps her current role, the importance of small schools and why she is still scarred by school milk
![Nicky Dunford](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/DUNFORD-39-RS.jpg?itok=QMvw9ieE)
Just 1% of heads say SEND funding meets pupil needs
In response to poll findings, NAHT leader Paul Whiteman warns that the shortfall in SEND funding is leaving schools ‘in an impossible position’
![Just one per cent of school leaders believe they have enough funding to meet the needs of pupils with special needs, according to a new NAHT poll.](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Send_Funding.jpg?itok=ClHh3-y_)