SCHOOL FUNDING

SCHOOL FUNDING Changes to the DSG, ESG The introduction of a National Funding Formula The Spring 2017 budget And what this means for UNISON members in schools

How are schools funded now? DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) Provides Local Authorities money to fund the schools they manage. In 2016-17 total DSG is worth £40.7 billion Divided into three non-ringfenced blocks, the largest of which was the Schools Block at £32.7 billion, or 80% of total DSG Schools Block allocations largely calculated based on how much an area received per pupil in the previous year. Source: http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06702

How are schools funded now? ESG (Education Services Grant) Additional funding given to academies and LAs for services such as human resources, school improvement and education welfare services Source: http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06702

The national funding formula New Government proposal to change schools funding Second consultation closes March 22nd Some schools will receive increased funding Some will receive a decrease in funding HOWEVER – additional costs outlined previously unlikely to be covered by even increased funding Source: https://consult.education.gov.uk/funding-policy-unit/schools-national-funding-formula2/

What is being cut? DSG has been protected to rise with inflation BUT Pupil numbers forecast to increase (3.9% primary and 10.3% secondary) Pay rises National ‘living’ wage Increased NI contributions Apprenticeship levy £600 million to be taken from ESG – a 75% cut This means schools need to find £3 billion of savings nationwide Source: http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06702 all figures by 2019/20

furthermore £320 million is being set aside for Free Schools to be built. Grammar Schools, independent schools, faith-led schools, uni + maths led Parliament intends for 30 to be built by 2020 with a further 90 built after that. Good things (there are some) School Maintenance investment - £126m over 5 years Free transport for pupils on free school meals who attend ‘selective’ schools Source: Spring Budget 2017

What is likely to happen? Increased class sizes Loss of school staff Cuts to extra-curricular activities and resources

KEY STATS: england 99% OF SCHOOLS WILL HAVE PER-PUPIL FUNDING CUT -£103,754 Average cut to primary schools -£470,433 Average cut to secondary schools -£403 Average loss per primary pupil -£554 Average loss per secondary pupil Source: schoolcuts.org.uk – all figures by 2020

KEY STATS: Southampton la -£13,389,163 Budget change by 2019 [ 1 ] -£460 Per pupil [ 2 ] -359 Teachers [ 3 ] [1]: total estimated reduction across all schools in Southampton in real terms by 2020, under current government policies. these include plans to reallocate school budgets according to a new national funding formula, and not increasing funding per pupil in line with inflation.  [2]: average amount that would be lost for every pupil in Southampton as a result of the reduced budget. there are 27,971 pupils in Southampton according to the school census. [3]: the equivalent number of teachers that would be lost, based on the average teacher's salary of £37,250.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: SOUTHAMPTON

LOCAL AUTHORITY: SOUTHAMPTON

GREAT OAKS SCHOOL -£433,742 Budget change by 2019 [ 1 ] -£652 Per pupil [ 2 ] -13 Teachers [ 3 ] [1]: The estimated reduction in the school's annual budget by 2019 in real terms, under current Government policies. These include plans to reallocate school budgets according to a new national funding formula, and not increasing funding per pupil in line with inflation. Find out more about our calculations. [2]: Amount that would be lost for every pupil at Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton as a result of the reduced budget. The school has 666 pupils according to the Government's school census. [3]: Equivalent number of teachers that would be lost based on the average teacher salary at Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, or £37,250 if the figure is not published.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Conversations – information is power Colleagues/non-members Parents Lobby your local MP Be vigilant – pay attention when there are drops in available resources or changes that affect you/colleagues/provision offered to children

HOW CAN UNISON HELP? Keep you up to date with information Help on a one to one basis – casework etc. Free legal advice (Thompson’s Solicitors) Support with negotiations – get you round the table Organising person-power and materials

Contact Ben Martin Southampton District UNISON Fighting Fund Local Organiser 023 8083 2740 Ben.martin@Southampton.gov.uk