School Financial Reserves

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 30 March 2022.

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Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour 2:38, 30 March 2022

The high level of reserves last year came as no surprise, due to many activities being paused and additional funding provided during the pandemic. We know that this is a temporary position, and we support local authorities in working with their schools to manage any surplus balances flexibly in the current circumstances.