Like many of you, I remember the rewind on ratios campaign. It stands out, we not only united as a sector, but we harnessed parent power, and we won. We find ourselves back there, nearly ten years later. Although this time, the world looks different. Post-pandemic, post-Brexit and as costs, vacancies and pressures rise, the proposed rise in ratios has been met with disapproval. Nine out of ten settings are against the plans.
Comparing my perspective now, to 2013, there is one clear difference. Previously a simple no. This time, I’m nervous of saying no without proposing an alternative. I know the obvious solution is fairer funding, but I’ve lost my belief in that being delivered within the current system. I know the obvious answer is the DfE needs to rethink, but I have no reason to believe in their thinking.
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