Funding for 80% of schools in England 'worse next year than 2015'

Four in five state schools in England will be financially worse off next year than they were in 2015 despite promises by Boris Johnson’s government of a multibillion-pound funding boost, according to research by teachers’ unions.

The School Cuts coalition of six unions, which spearheaded a national campaign for more funding in schools, has conducted an analysis of recent government announcements which it says shows that more than 80% of schools will have less funding per pupil in real terms in 2020 than they did in 2015.

07/12/23Ashford school to make students lock their phones in pouches

A school in Kent is planning to make students put their mobile phones in a locked pouch during the day. The John Wallis Academy in Ashford will introduce the measure in the new year. Principal Damian McBeath explained that he hoped the rule would limit disruptions in the school and help with safeguarding. Mr McBeath said he thought the academy would be the first school in Kent to use the pouches.

01/12/23Top Tips for Supply Teachers

Going into new schools can be daunting! We wanted to share some of our favourite top tips for supply teachers so you can be as prepared as possible and enjoy your supply day.

18/10/23Digital exams to be introduced within years - AQA

Pupils in England could sit some of their GCSE exams digitally within the next few years, under exam board proposals.

02/10/23Education secretary Gillian Keegan understood to be considering complete mobile phone ban for schools

Mobile phones could be banned in schools completely under new guidance the government is understood to be considering.

17/08/23A-level results for pupils across Kent to be revealed

Pupils across Kent will receive their A-levels results today – as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards.