HEADTEACHERS are threatening to strike unless ministers pour extra funds into cash-strapped schools. The National Association of Head Teachers will vote today on industrial action that could for…
HEADTEACHERS are threatening to strike unless ministers pour extra funds into cash-strapped schools.
The National Association of Head Teachers will vote today on industrial action that could force kids to stay home.Leader Paul Whiteman said the Government has “acknowledged school budgets are at breaking point” but not yet tackled the crisis. He added: “Industrial action is a last resort but we can’t rule it out.” Other options school chiefs could vote for at the NAHT conference inThe Institute for Fiscal Studies says spending per
fell eight per cent on average from 2009-10 to 2017-18. Heads have been forced to close schools early to save cash and have asked parents to donate stationery.
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