We fear decisions will frequently be subjective and arbitrary, as they have been in other parts of the public sector — notably the civil service — where performance pay has been introduced. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Given that other parts of the public sector are facing deep austerity measures, schools have been urged to think of themselves as fortunate for avoiding cuts. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
A Local Government Association spokesman insisted the Treasury's own findings showed local government was the most efficient part of the public sector. (politics.co.uk)