What was the estimated cost of implementing a 4.25 per cent pay award for teachers and school leaders, as recommended by the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body, expressed as: a) the cost from the date of implementation until the end of March 2027, and b) the full-year annual cost?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 23/07/2026
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The cost of implementing a 4.25% pay award, has been modelled at £48.38m from 1 September until the end of March 2027 and £82.94m for the full academic year.