Government treating teachers in England with contempt over pay offer, says union NASUWT general secretary says ministers ‘not serious about compromising’ in last month’s talks The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
Teachers in England and Wales facing ‘unmanageable’ workload, survey finds National Education Union reports findings before result of vote that could trigger further strikes and school closures The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023
The Guardian view on Send provision: letting children down Editorial: Record numbers of parents are fighting councils in court to get the support they need. They shouldn’t have to resort to this The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023
Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023
Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review The Department for Education said it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel providing external expertise. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023
Stormont could soon be heated by geothermal energy The project aims to "provide low cost heating, cooling and thermal storage to help decarbonise the buildings on the Stormont Estate" Belfast Live · Mar 28, 2023
Five million school days are lost due to holidays during term-time Some parents say they would rather accept a school fine and make a saving on family holidays The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
Union raises concern over funds for school building repairs in England NASUWT says there should be more money for school buildings, not less, amid fears some could collapse The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
One in five pupils in England were persistently absent in past school year Covid and other illnesses main reasons for attendance drop compared with pre-pandemic, according to DfE figures The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
Pay talks with teachers in England could start next week after latest strikes National Education Union going ahead with two more days of industrial action that will disrupt schools The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023
Victory for The Independent as minister vows crackdown on apprenticeships for executives earning £100,000 a year Exclusive: Ministers vow to investigate scandal that has cost taxpayers £100m in subsidised MBAs for top executives The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Stormont body accused of 'greenwashing' over role attracting mining firms It came after GSNI and Department for the Economy sponsored a sustainability summit in Belfast Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023
Inside Andy Burnham's bid for more power to change Greater Manchester The 'Trailblazer' devolution deal is expected to be signed soon Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023
TikTok challenged as school pupils plan more copycat protests ‘Disorderly’ school protests by students across the country are ‘unacceptable’, the Association of the School and College Leaders chief has said The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023 Schoolchildren could face disciplinary action for taking part in TikTok-inspired protests A union has received reports about student protests at schools across the country over the past week or so - the majority are connected to school uniform rules or toilet use
Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023 Children warned they will face disciplinary action as teachers contact TikTok The UK Department for Education has been made aware
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 Pupils could face disciplinary action if they stage ‘TikTok-inspired’ protests ‘Disorderly’ school protests by students across the country are ‘unacceptable’, the Association of the School and College Leaders chief has said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023 Ministers put £15m towards tackling decline in language learning in England Exclusive: University College London to develop language programme in secondary schools over three years
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Government unveils long-awaited reforms for supporting children with Send Thousands more specialist school places have been approved across England.
Wales Online · Feb 22, 2023 More than a million public sector workers in line for 3.5% pay rise But the figure proposed in Government departmental submissions is dismissed as 'some sort of sick joke' by Unite chief
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 More teacher strikes ahead after ‘disappointing’ talks, says union Gillian Keegan met the general secretaries of unions representing teachers and headteachers in a bid to resolve a pay dispute
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023 Unions call for urgent action on England’s ‘dangerous’ school buildings RIBA weighs in as seven unions write to education department over structures at risk of collapse
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say Action must be taken to address deteriorating estates to avoid ‘costing lives’, ministers are warned.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023 Is there a GCSE in pointless research? Give the Department for Education a grade 9 Brief letters: School absence and exam results | Raven reasoning | Standing up for older people | Next-level mansplaining | Death penalty
Nottingham Post · Feb 9, 2023 Nottinghamshire handed almost £600,000 to boost number of grassroots football pitches after sell off New funds have been pledged by the Government as part of their levelling up agenda following sale of football pitches across county