Insufficient investment in schools for basic repairs

A new white paper by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson aims to reduce educational disparities in England, particularly for disadvantaged and special needs students. While the government claims it will significantly improve outcomes, the NASUWT union criticizes the investment as insufficient. Proposed changes include using household income for funding and enhancing maternity pay for teachers. Concerns remain over potential loss of support for some children, though Phillipson assures that more will receive assistance under the new system.

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