Yhn LifeParenting first seen 10 h ago, last 36 min ago, peak #5
London's schools are running out of children
London's schools are facing a shortage of pupils, according to a Financial Times report. Falling birth rates and families leaving the capital for cheaper areas are leaving schools with empty places, threatening funding and forcing mergers or closures. The story is drawing attention because it signals a wider demographic shift with major implications for education planning in the city.
Why now: Declining birth rates and school closures are a hot topic for parents and policymakers across major cities
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