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Teachers: Pay

Commons · Question 50652 · Tabled 7 May 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 15 May 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she will take to ensure that the proposed pay award for teachers does not adversely impact (a) staffing levels and (b) educational provision.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 15 May 2025

The overall core schools budget (CSB) is increasing by £3.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, meaning the CSB will total over £64.8 billion.Final decisions on the teachers’ pay award for 2025 will be made following recommendations from the independen...