Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 38799

Schools: Finance

Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

Chris Hinchliff

LabourNorth East Hertfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the permanent cost of pay rises for primary school teachers implemented in September 2024 has been factored into school budgets beyond April 2025.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
The overall core schools budget is increasing by £3.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, meaning the core schools budget will total over £64.8 billion compared to almost £61.6 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. This includes the £2.3 billion annou...

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