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Parliamentary briefing for MPs on the state of school funding

NAHT joined forces with other members of the School Cuts coalition to host a parliamentary briefing for MPs highlighting the state of school funding in England.

New research by the coalition shows that the vast majority of schools – 76% of primary schools and 94% of secondary schools – will not be able to afford their costs next year.

Almost 30 MPs took part in the event organised by the School Cuts coalition – run by NAHT, NEU, ASCL, NGA and Parentkind – at Westminster on Monday 10 March 2025, ahead of the spring statement by the chancellor on 26 March. 

They heard presentations about the financial pressures that schools will face next year based on current funding rates. Tower Hamlets head teacher and NAHT branch secretary Lorraine Flanagan provided insight into the day-to-day financial difficulties that are faced by hard-pressed schools.

NAHT’s general secretary Paul Whiteman took part in a panel session where he answered questions from MPs about the funding situation faced by English schools. 

Read our press release on the briefing.

Find out more about the School Cuts coalition, search for your school and take action.

 

First published 10 March 2025

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NAHT life membership gives you the opportunity to continue your membership of the biggest union for school leaders both in post and in retirement.


NAHT life membership focuses on helping retired members receive excellent trade union services and allows you to continue to play an active volunteer role within NAHT regions and branches, if that’s what you choose to do!

Please note to qualify for the benefits of NAHT life membership you must join NAHT life within six months of retiring. 

Please ensure NAHT has your correct post-retirement contact details. NAHT is currently reviewing, renewing and refreshing its services to support NAHT life member.

The life members' sector council (LMSC)

Whether leaving a labour of love or embracing a life of leisure, there can be no doubt that retirement from school leadership marks a huge change in lifestyle. There will be adjustments to make, new challenges to take and a range of new opportunities. At a time like this, it is important that our experienced members do not lose all the support they received in their working life. Our LMSC is here to ensure members are supported in retirement.

This council feeds its extensive wealth of experience and know-how to support the work of NAHT. It also gives our life members the chance to make important contributions to our campaigns for working members. It meets four times a year and is made up of one elected representative from each of our regions, with the addition of one place each for Northern Ireland and Wales. These elected committee members normally serve a three-year term.

Areas of focus for the LMSC include the following: 

  • current legislation issues, eg pension provision
  • action against discrimination, including age discrimination.

LMSC chair

Andy Mellor: andy.mellor@naht.org.uk

LMSC servicing officer

Phil McPherson has the responsibility for working closely with the LMSC as servicing officer. He can be contacted via email at phil.mcpherson@naht.org.uk.

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