Local authority-maintained schools in just 35 areas will get “hardship fund” support to help them deliver 6.5 per cent teacher pay rises – and the cash is for one year only.
The government announced a £40 million pot to help schools “facing the greatest financial challenges” as part of its teacher pay deal.
While ministers said the pay rise was “affordable” nationally, they recognised that it would be unaffordable for some schools at an individual level, with smaller and special schools worst hit.
Academies will have access to £20 million, which will top up the existing support offered to those in financial difficulty. Academies can apply to the Education and Skills Funding Agency for help.
