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Teachers Update
29 July 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement is about accepting the independent School Teachers' Review Body's recommendations for a substantial pay award of 5.5% for school teachers and leaders from September.
Action Requested
The government will implement a 5.5% pay increase for teachers and leaders, fully funded at £1.1 billion in additional funding, along with changes to terms and conditions to address workload burdens and provide greater flexibility for teachers. The Core Schools Budget Grant will cover the costs, with consultations to follow on revised School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
Key Facts
- Independent School Teachers’ Review Body’s (STRB) recommendations accepted in full.
- 5.5% pay award from September 2024 for school teachers and leaders.
- £1.1 billion additional funding provided nationally.
- Core Schools Budget Grant providing £945 million for mainstream schools, £140 million for high needs, and £11 million for centrally employed teachers.
- New calculator tool on Gov.uk to estimate grant funding.
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