500% energy price hikes plunge schools into winter crisis

School leaders face “apocalyptic” energy price increases of up to 587 per cent, warning of cuts to jobs, books and building work to fill budget black holes. Others say heating will be turned down and class sizes raised without adequate government aid, as schools embark on energy-saving drives and accelerate net zero investments. Energy will cost trusts hundreds of millions more this autumn and winter than two years ago, with some now unable to find deals at all. For details and many examples from schools, find out more here: ‘Apocalyptic’: 500 per cent energy price hikes plunge schools into winter crisis (schoolsweek.co.uk)