EA Welcomes Publication of Independent Review of Education

“We welcome the final report of the Independent Review of Education and will now take some time in collaboration with our Board, schools, staff and partners in the wider education system to carefully consider the findings and recommendations in full.

“The review presents the opportunity for change to improve outcomes for children and young people at every stage of their educational journey.

“It is very clear we need significant and sustained investment in education following a decade of chronic underfunding. Therefore, we welcome the recommendation in the report for an immediate uplift in the education budget by £291m to address the pupil funding gap with England and Wales and to meet the needs of a growing number of learners with a Statement of Educational needs (SEN).

“This is essential in driving forward further transformation in critical areas, including SEN, to ensure that as a whole system we make the best use of resources, starting with investment in early years support and education, to deliver for our children and young people now and into the future.”

View the Review report.