The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Kebede

Unions slam Government plans for minimum service levels during teachers’ strikes

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written to union leaders inviting them to discuss proposals on a voluntary basis.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Formal review ordered after DfE apologises for schools funding error

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, called the error ‘shocking’.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

'Get a grip': PM told off for ignoring devolution in education claim

THE Prime Minister has been told to “get a grip” by a former first minister for ignoring devolution with his new plans for education reform.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Ministers accused of ‘incompetence’ for aerated concrete school closures

The Government has told 104 facilities in England to close affected buildings just as pupils prepare to return from the summer break.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Relief as teachers in England settle for 6.5% – but there may be battles ahead

While many welcome the end of strike action, the campaign for fair pay and better funding for state schools looks set to continue

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

Strike action by teachers is ‘undermining’ recovery efforts post-Covid – Keegan

Teacher members of the National Education Union in England staged another strike in a long-running dispute over pay.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

‘United front’ of teachers could launch biggest strikes in a decade in England

New head of National Education Union says four unions could take action in autumn over pay dispute

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

No 10 refuses to say when Rishi Sunak first declared wife’s shareholding in childminder agency – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson also refuses to say when updated register of ministers’ interests would be published

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

'Ofsted must go': Newcastle teacher leads calls for end to inspection regime which inspires 'genuine fear'

Martin Hudson led calls for the abolition of Ofsted at the NASUWT trade union conference

Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2023

Keegan ‘living in fantasy world’ over challenges facing schools – union boss

Children are ‘bearing the brunt of the workforce crisis’ in schools, said Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023