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School leaders should refuse to work as Ofsted inspectors, says union

Delegates at the National Education Union’s conference voted for a campaign to be launched calling for Ofsted to be abolished.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 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 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

Schools and colleges in England set for £2.5bn windfall to upgrade buildings and create places

The government hopes to “transform” buildings at 500 schools across the country over the next decade

Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023

‘Deeply sorry’ Ofsted chief rejects call for halt in inspections after head’s death

After Ruth Perry’s family demand urgent review, Amanda Spielman says she is open to debate about grading

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

School heads in England prepare for new strike ballot as pay talks stall

NAHT blames education secretary Gillian Keegan’s refusal to negotiate until teacher stoppages are called off

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

England tutor scheme closing tuition gap between rich and poor, data shows

Sutton Trust calls on government not to cut post-Covid funding as figures show 37% of children in poor homes had tutoring

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Three in 10 secondary school children have had private tuition, survey finds

The Government’s flagship National Tutoring Programme has given a wider range of students access to tutoring, a charity suggests.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Signs that more families missing out on first choice of secondary school

Nearly two in five pupils in some London boroughs did not secure their preferred place, figures show.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

A number of local authorities have seen a fall in the proportion of children receiving their first choice compared with last year, a survey suggests.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023