This endless week of crumbling schools, poor public services and collapsing council finances has been 13 years in the making – and even loyal Tories now know the game is up
Hundreds fewer schools have been given CIF cash for repair work as soaring building material costs mean static government funding does not spread as far
The vast school estate can’t be upgraded to meet student needs and net zero targets because its custodians are financially handcuffed, writes Tim Warneford
A rush to fulfil the promise of a MAT-led system carries financial risks for trusts that could undermine their improvement mission, writes Tim Warneford
The unregulated energy market within which schools operate leaves them vulnerable, writes Tim Warneford, but with vision and some swotting up, they can make savings