Funding

Special schools have suffered a £419 million real-terms cut in spending power over 14 years, unions warn

Using class-contact reduction for ‘collegiate time’ is another ‘absolute red line’, says union chief Andrea Bradley, who also calls on Scottish government to ‘come clean’ on teacher numbers

Glasgow teachers are warning that if job cuts go ahead in the city other councils will follow suit

Government data shows a rise in the number of pupils at both state-funded and non-state-funded alternative provision settings in 2023-24

School spending per pupil on learning resources and catering grew significantly in England over the past couple of years as schools face cost rises, finds analysis

An ‘intolerable’ gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN

New research shows how schools and teachers are providing unprecedented support to pupils as living standards remain low

More funding should instead be devolved to schools, according to a SEND policy group

‘Reweighting’ teacher compensation away from pensions and towards salaries could help with recruitment and retention, say experts

Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform

A poll of school leaders and teachers reveals the issues they are most concerned about ahead of the general election

Schools are increasingly reporting being unable to afford the chemicals and equipment needed for practical work, warns the Royal Society of Chemistry