Preparing for the 2024 Budget: A Leadership Blueprint for UK Schools
We know that every Budget announcement brings with it a wave of anticipation, uncertainty, and, in some cases, opportunity. The 2024 UK Budget, due to be revealed in November, is…
SEND Funding Gaps: How Schools Can Advocate for Better Support
We are all too familiar with the growing gap between the needs of our pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the funding available to support them. Despite…
Transforming School Health with PE and Sport Premium Funding
As school leaders, we understand that the physical well-being of our students is more than just a curriculum box to tick—it’s foundational to their success, resilience, and overall happiness. The…
Enhancing Sustainability in Schools
In a significant stride towards fostering environmental consciousness among children and young adults, the UK government has allocated £15 million from the Levelling Up Fund. This initiative aims to uplift…
Kirklees Council to slash school transport funding for vulnerable pupils by £1.65m
Cash-strapped Kirklees Council is looking to make a £1.65m saving after spending £2.6m on school transport for sixth form age students with additional needs in the last financial year. Today’s…