NUT launches Birmingham billboard warning of education cuts

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is set to launch a billboard on Birmingham’s Spaghetti Junction warning of school cuts.

This is as a result of Conservative plans which aim to have £94,086,361 taken out of Birmingham’s schools budget in real terms between 2021/22.

According to the union, the Conservative education plans would result in a £8.9 billion real terms cut in education by 2022 when taking into account inflation and growing pupil numbers.

Kevin Courtney, general secretary of the NUT, said: “More and more voters are realising that the future of our schools is at stake in this election. In places like Birmingham, we anticipate almost £100 million being taken out of the schools budget.

”This is a staggering figure. Schools already cannot afford to provide the education which children and young people deserve. Begging letters for money and resources are commonplace, class sizes are increasing, staff are being cut, and buildings are going unrepaired.

“This is simply not good enough. Whoever wins this election must be aware school funding has to be a priority. We urge people to think about education when casting your vote.”