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Schools worse off under Conservatives, says IFS | Schools worse off under Conservatives, says IFS |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A new Conservative government would leave schools in England worse off financially than they currently are, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. | A new Conservative government would leave schools in England worse off financially than they currently are, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. |
The Tories have promised £4bn extra but this equates to a £1bn rise in real terms, the independent think tank says. | The Tories have promised £4bn extra but this equates to a £1bn rise in real terms, the independent think tank says. |
When growing pupil numbers are taken into account, investment per pupil will fall 2.8% by 2022, the IFS says. | When growing pupil numbers are taken into account, investment per pupil will fall 2.8% by 2022, the IFS says. |
Labour has pledged to increase spending per pupil by 6% over the course of the next Parliament. | Labour has pledged to increase spending per pupil by 6% over the course of the next Parliament. |
The IFS says this would require an increase of around £4.8bn in real terms or 2017-18 prices. | |
The Liberal Democrats' plans protect per pupil spending over the course of the Parliament in real terms at the present level (for 2017-18). | The Liberal Democrats' plans protect per pupil spending over the course of the Parliament in real terms at the present level (for 2017-18). |
This would require £2.2bn extra investment. | This would require £2.2bn extra investment. |
Presently, the schools budget is £40bn a year. | Presently, the schools budget is £40bn a year. |
'Historic high' | 'Historic high' |
Luke Sibieta, associate director at the IFS, said: ""The commitments made by each of the main parties would imply quite different paths for school spending in the next Parliament. | Luke Sibieta, associate director at the IFS, said: ""The commitments made by each of the main parties would imply quite different paths for school spending in the next Parliament. |
"Labour would increase spending per pupil by around 6% after inflation over the course of the Parliament, taking it to just above its previous historic high in 2015. | "Labour would increase spending per pupil by around 6% after inflation over the course of the Parliament, taking it to just above its previous historic high in 2015. |
"Proposals from the Conservatives would lead to a near 3% real terms fall in spending per pupil over the Parliament, taking it back to its 2010 level." | "Proposals from the Conservatives would lead to a near 3% real terms fall in spending per pupil over the Parliament, taking it back to its 2010 level." |
The analysis of the headline figures comes as parents are preparing to hold events in different areas of England to highlight the cash crisis facing schools. | The analysis of the headline figures comes as parents are preparing to hold events in different areas of England to highlight the cash crisis facing schools. |
The IFS has previously said schools are currently facing the first real terms cut for 20 years. | The IFS has previously said schools are currently facing the first real terms cut for 20 years. |
Head teachers have been complaining of the tough decisions they have had to make about staffing and resources. | Head teachers have been complaining of the tough decisions they have had to make about staffing and resources. |
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