Extract from oral answer (Lords) on Schools: Resources - Nov 2

Thursday, 3 November 2022 07:52

Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab): My Lords, 98% of the 630 head teachers surveyed by the Association of School and College Leaders said they would have to make savings to meet the rocketing costs of energy, food and school supplies. Two-thirds of them believe they will have to cut support staff and 17 are having to consider closing for a day a week, with a devastating impact on families and children. Does the Minister not find it astonishing that, despite...Request free trial