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School policies banning Afro hairstyles ‘likely unlawful’, watchdog warns

Policies which ban certain hairstyles without making exceptions on racial grounds ‘are likely to be unlawful’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

New rules for schools over policies on afros, braids and cornrows

New guidance has been issued to schools in England, Scotland and Wales

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

Pupils should not be ‘unfairly singled out’ at school because of their afro hair

Policies which ban certain hairstyles without making exceptions on racial grounds ‘are likely to be unlawful’, the equalities watchdog said.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Schools crippled by cost of living crisis as teachers unscrewing light bulbs to cut bills

Schools in England face a cash catastrophe driven by surging energy bills, rising inflation and unfunded pay deals. The Sunday People can reveal nine out of 10 will have run out of money by the next school year

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022

Headteachers to vote on strike action in row over pay amid fears of 'heartbreaking cuts to services'

Paul Whiteman, from the National Association of Head Teachers, said it was no exaggeration to say 'the future of education is on the line'

Chronicle Live · Oct 18, 2022

UK union leaders step up warnings of synchronised strikes this winter

Bosses tell TUC congress they stand ready to coordinate action, although there are no calls for a general strike

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Head teachers to vote on strike action over pay for first time in 125 years

NAHT boss Paul Whiteman warned members 'cannot continue to run their schools in the current circumstances' as the three major education unions said they would launch strike ballots

Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Headteachers to vote on national industrial action over pay in 125-year first

Paul Whiteman, of the National Association of Head Teachers, announced the move at the Trades Union Congress conference.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Headteachers’ union holds first ever strike ballot over pay

NAHT boss says union is ‘officially in dispute’ with education secretary

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Hundreds of thousands of teachers balloted for strikes - risking school closures

Teachers are up in arms over the Government's below-inflation pay offer, with three major education unions expected to formally ballot their members for strike action

Daily Mirror · Oct 16, 2022