School budgets and Safeguarding 2025 - 2026

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About this episode:

A clear look at the 2025–26 school budget and its impact on safeguarding. Sam and Sara unpack funding increases, staff pay pressures, rising SEND demand, and ageing school buildings—highlighting how financial constraints can affect pupil safety and why long-term investment is crucial.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 17 Nov 2024

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