No additional funding for schools in the Autumn statement

No further school revenue or capital funding was included in this week’s autumn statement.

The statement was met with disappointment from many in the sector, Emma Knights, National Governance Association (NGA) co-chief executive addressed the considerable funding challenges confronting governing boards within schools and trusts, she said:

“Again, we find ourselves expressing profound disappointment that the Chancellor has not made additional investments in England’s schools today. The Prime Minister has promised us all a world-class education service that needs to be funded properly alongside the full range of family services our communities need.”