The Chancellor of the Exchequer used his autumn statement to announce that school spending will rise by £7.1 billion over the next three years. Secondary schools will be given a minimum of £5,000 per pupil by 2020-21, while primary schools will receive £4,000 per pupil by 2021-22.
The government also plans to raise the starting salary for teachers to £30,000 within three years whilst the budget for supporting children and young people with special educational needs will rise by £700m compared to 2019-20 funding levels. A further £400 million was pledged to boost further education for 16-19 year olds.