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Lords’ inquiry into falling pupil numbers also hears warnings about mixed-age classes, as well as a proposal that teachers could be retrained to work across different phases

DfE urged to assess the impact of falling numbers on disadvantaged pupils and increase funding for affected schools

NASUWT chief Matt Wrack lists the problems with the idea that schools could hire out facilities to fund essential refurbishment of their buildings

The Maximising Value for Pupils programme claims it can help schools save thousands by reducing their bills, but leaders warn the benefits are ‘marginal’

Government will claim a pay rise above inflation, unions will argue a pay cut – but teachers deserve better than economic sleight of hand, argues Alistair Wood

The government must financially support schools and councils to manage demographic upheaval, hears inquiry into the falling number of pupils in primary schools

Academy trusts are being left with less time to finalise and scrutinise their budgets because key DfE documents remain unpublished, experts warn

Schools targeted for help under DfE scheme may feel ‘unfairly stigmatised’, says heads’ leader

Employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are set to fall – but schools will not necessarily be able to keep the savings, ÌÇÐÄVlog understands

Suggestion comes amid reports that school buildings funding will be diverted into defence budget

With many independent schools under financial pressure, more are looking at ways to diversify their income streams

ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis sparks calls for reform of funding and accountability systems to better support academy trusts with high numbers of vulnerable pupils