Sabreen Marashli offers suggestions on navigating the increasingly rocky road of school finances.
The past year has brought unprecedented challenges to the world of school governance. The pressures on school budgets have been relentless, from the energy crisis to the ever-rising cost of living and inflation, and the more recently publicised concerns around the school estate. Despite increased funding announced in the 2022 Autumn Budget, concerns about funding levels are intensifying.
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