One in three schools 'using pupil premium funding to plug budget gaps'

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

More than a third of headteachers say they are using pupil premium funding meant for disadvantaged children to plug gaps in their school budget.

Primary schools are more likely to use funding for disadvantaged children elsewhere, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
Primary schools are more likely to use funding for disadvantaged children elsewhere, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

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