The campaign to Stop School Cuts, spearheaded by the National Education Union (NEU), advocates for the restoration of adequate funding to schools across England. Launched ahead of the 2024 General Election, the campaign addresses the crisis triggered by significant cuts since 2010, impacting approximately 13,144 schools, including two-thirds of all primary and nearly 90% of secondary schools. As budgets shrink, schools struggle to maintain resources, resulting in reduced subjects, layoffs of essential staff, and deteriorating facilities.

The campaign demands a comprehensive funding strategy, seeking £12.2 billion from the Government to reverse these damaging cuts. Key funding initiatives include £3.2 billion for core school budgets, £4.6 billion for special educational needs support, and £4.4 billion for infrastructure repairs. Supported by various educational organizations, the NEU emphasizes the importance of returning funding levels to safeguard children’s education. With a history of successful advocacy, the campaign aims to unify voices across communities to secure the financial resources that schools and children urgently need.