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35% of school leaders plan cuts as funding, pupil numbers fall

35% of school leaders plan cuts as funding, pupil numbers fall

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In a survey of more than 5,300 members in England, 35% of school leaders knew of talks on restructures or redundancies. The National Association of Head Teachers says falling pupil numbers and too little funding are behind the cuts. The Department for Education points to a £2.3 billion rise in the core schools budget in 2026–27.

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