Management bodies unite to publicly demand spending rise

THE need for improved funding and services for schools is to be aired publicly in the coming days as the Government faces growing pressure ahead of the budget.

With the 2009 budget a fortnight away, decisions on education spending for next year will be made in the coming days.

Organisations representing the management of all 3,280 primary schools will stand united in their call for increased investment at a press conference this morning. The heads of all seven management bodies will make their case in a rare public gathering highlighting their deep concerns.