Thousands of striking teachers march through London

Thousands of striking teachers march through London

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The video discusses the financial challenges faced by schools due to insufficient funding and the impact of a 5% teacher pay rise. It highlights the consequences on class sizes, support staff, and resources, particularly affecting children with special educational needs. The speaker calls for government action to properly fund schools, value teachers, and address economic issues to improve the education system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons schools are facing financial difficulties?

A 5% pay rise for teachers

Decreased student enrollment

Increased funding from the government

Excessive spending on technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have class sizes been affected by the funding issues?

They have decreased

They have been eliminated

They have remained the same

They have increased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by children with special educational needs due to funding cuts?

Overqualified teachers

Too many extracurricular activities

Insufficient provision and support

Lack of access to technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's suggestion for improving the situation in schools?

Reducing teacher salaries

Eliminating extracurricular activities

Increasing taxes on the wealthy

Cutting down on school hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe the government needs to do regarding school funding?

Ignore the current issues

Continue with the current funding

Reevaluate and increase funding

Focus on other sectors