School and college leaders to hold national strike ballot for first time The Association of School and College Leaders said the decision to hold a ballot was made due to funding, pay and conditions. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Union representing headteachers and college leaders to ballot members on strike action for first time Headteachers could go on strike after their union said they will ballot members on industrial action. Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023
School leaders to hold national strike ballot over autumn walkouts The ASCL union, which represents heads and school leaders, said it would formally ballot its members nationally over pay and conditions for the first time in its history Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
Teachers who help exam pupils for part of strike day should be fully paid – NEU The National Education Union has issued guidance to ‘minimise disruption to Year 11 and 13 exam preparation’ during strikes next week. The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
State schools face summer term closures as FOURTH teachers' union rejects pay offer General Secretary of the teachers' union - NASUWT - Dr Patrick Roach said over the weekend strike action could be "on the cards" for his union in the summer Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
School leaders’ union rejects ‘inadequate’ government pay offer National Association of Head Teachers’ executive will meet to discuss next steps, which could include a vote on industrial action Wales Online · Apr 5, 2023
School leaders' union rejects 'inadequate' Tory pay offer as long-running dispute deepens Nine in ten members of the National Association of Head Teachers turned their noses up at the deal through an online consultative ballot Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023
School leaders’ union overwhelmingly rejects Government’s ‘inadequate’ pay offer The National Association of Head Teachers’ executive will meet to discuss next steps – which could include a formal ballot on industrial action. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Pupils in England face missing five school days as NEU backs more strikes Delegates at union’s annual conference approve further industrial action over pay and school funding The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
Schools face five days of strikes in summer term and possible action into autumn Delegates at the National Education Union’s annual conference have voted for the exam period to be used to begin a re-ballot of teacher members. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Headteachers’ union votes overwhelmingly to reject government pay deal Further strikes not ruled out after ASCL becomes second union to reject government pay offer Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023
Sex education classes could be given age ratings to curb 'inappropriate' lessons The Government has called in a panel of independent experts to advise on new statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) taught in schools Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023
Education unions consider pay offer but NEU recommends members reject it The NASUWT and ASCL said they will ask for feedback from members. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
The heartbreaking story of a teacher who took her own life and the questions it has raised about the school inspection system Wales inspects schools differently to England but Ruth's Perry's death still raises questions Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Union head welcomes ‘detailed negotiations’ over teachers’ pay after fresh talks The NASUWT and headteachers’ union NAHT held separate talks with the Education Secretary on Monday with the ASCL to do the same on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023 Labour pledges to overhaul England’s school ratings with ‘report card’ Shadow education secretary to announce policy aimed at giving parents more information than Ofsted’s current system
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023 Labour pledges to introduce annual school safeguarding review as part of reforms The party would consult on a ‘report card’ to replace the four headline grades that Ofsted awards to schools, Bridget Phillipson will say.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Sex education must be ‘grounded in facts’ to prevent controversy – Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman told school and college leaders that clearer guidelines on relationships and sex education could help the sector ‘get it right’.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Union leader says some pupils displaying challenging behaviour post-Covid Pupils who became used to going to the toilet when they wanted during lockdown are now ‘flexing their muscles’, a headteachers’ union has said.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 ‘Deplorable’ support services having ‘profound impact’ on children’s wellbeing The majority of school and college leaders believe children’s support services are ‘inadequate’, a survey suggests.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Heads call for end to ‘blunt’ Ofsted ratings in inspections overhaul ASCL says grades such as ‘requires improvement’ should be replaced by descriptions of strengths and flaws
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Fundamental problems in recruiting teachers must be addressed, school leaders say ASCL said low pay and heavy workloads have made it ‘a less attractive profession’.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Schools may be forced to cut teachers and expand class sizes due to ‘devastating’ funding shortages ‘The future is bleak unless the government acts urgently,’ education union boss says
Wales Online · Sep 29, 2022 School leaders in Wales consider industrial action over 5% pay award “Our members never normally contemplate industrial action. So it shows the current strength of feeling," the Association of School and College Leaders said
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 Ofqual to review why some students still waiting for results The exams regulator in England confirmed that while “good progress” was being made, some awarding organisations were still processing results.