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5 days ago · The requests are linked to decisions to transfer money from core schools funding to the high-needs budget. Kent transferred 1.2 per cent – or £15.2 million – this year, while BCP moved 0.5 per cent, £1.3 million. Such transfers are common. More than 20 councils had requests to transfer £67 million rubber-stamped this year.
1 day ago · Of the respondents, 86 per cent said the SEND population in their school has increased compared with three years ago. The survey also asked how challenging staff found it to provide adequate support to SEND pupils in their class or school. The vast majority said it was either very challenging (44 per cent) or somewhat challenging (38 per cent).
6 days ago · Primary schools in England, grappling with declining pupil numbers, may be compelled to operate mixed-age classes to manage financially, a report has suggested. In severe instances, some...
2 days ago · The industry-first campaign sees the retailer donate 0.5% of the value of its customers’ shopping to a primary school of their choice every time they shop using Asda Rewards, with £7.5 million ...
4 days ago · By Jimmy Rice, Money blog editor. We begin our overview of the week with a report on pension lump sums that will have caused some concern among those approaching retirement.. Currently, the tax ...
2 days ago · Maine’s school funding formula offers districts 5 additional cents for every dollar per low-income student. All in all, that works out to schools getting roughly $1,200 more for each low-income ...
5 days ago · The lower rate is £28.70 a week. The higher rate is £75.75 a week. It means you can claim up to a maximum of £184.30 a week – if you receive both the daily living and mobility parts of PIP at the higher rate. PIP allowance is usually paid every four weeks, and is not subject to tax.
