Lack of Adequate Funding Tightening the Screws

It is impossible to imagine that, in our modern society, we are struggling to keep teachers because schools either can't afford them any longer or they don't want to stay in the profession. Not only that, gone are the numerous applications for the same job; now it is a major challenge to attract the right teachers into many posts. If something isn't done soon, we will see the inevitable decline in our education system.

Have a look at the results of a recent survey conducted by WorthLess West Sussex – a grassroots campaign launched by schools in the county to oppose the funding cuts.

Poll of 707 headteachers finds schools will have lost five members of staff each, on average, by SeptemberThousands of teaching, teaching assistant and administrative posts have been lost from schools across the country because of funding cuts, according to a poll of headteachers.
The survey found that 3,629 roles have so far been lost at 707 schools – a loss of five positions per school, on average.
The poll was co-ordinated by WorthLess West Sussex – a grassroots campaign launched by schools in the county to oppose the funding cuts.
WorthLess West Sussex worked with school associations in 13 other counties to circulate the survey. It was responded to by 707 heads working in primary, secondary and special school settings, across 14 counties ranging from Cornwall to Essex.
According to the poll, "by September 2017" the schools will have lost:

• 1,161 teaching posts
• 1,595 teaching assistant posts
• 873 administrative posts

The survey does not make clear whether the positions have been lost via redundancies or natural wastage.

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