The Autumn Budget brings increased funding for schools, including capital investment, SEND support, and new breakfast clubs
In a move that has been positively received by the education sector, the newly released Autumn Budget announced a real-term increase in the education budget, including essential funding for core school budgets, substantial capital investment for schools, enhanced provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and the rollout of breakfast clubs.
Commenting on the Budget, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said: “We welcome the Government’s commitments to education and public services set out in the Budget today, which marks a step change in approach by the new Government.
“The Chancellor has had to make some tough choices in the context of the acute pressure on public finances, but it is clear that the Government has chosen to invest in our children’s future and our education system as a priority.
“This investment in schools, FE and SEND will begin to rebuild and restore our education system after the last 14 years of cuts which have had debilitating consequences for our children and the education workforce.
“The Chancellor has chosen to invest in the long-term future of the country by prioritising investment in children’s education.”
The budget outlines a commitment to not only restore funding but also to ensure that schools have the necessary resources to provide quality education. As the education community reflects on the announcements made in the Autumn Budget, there is a sense of cautious optimism regarding the potential for meaningful change within the sector. Stakeholders await further details on the implementation of these funds and how they will translate into tangible improvements.
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