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Jul
Jul
The government has announced a 5.5% pay rise for teachers in England. This article explains all and includes a pay calculator and details on how it will affect school funding.
Author Archives: Alistair Wood
23
Jun
Jun
With the General Election just around the corner, teachers and school staff are keen to know what has been promised for the sector. Check out our roundup here which details every promise.
04
Jun
Jun
Teachers and schools have a legal duty to remain politically neutral. This blog post provides some clarity on what they can and cannot do during an election.
23
May
May
With the Prime Minister calling for a general election to be held on 4th July. We look at some of the impacts for the education sector in the run up to the big day.
17
Apr
Apr
On 16th April 2024, the High Court dismissed a claim from a pupil who had challenged a policy which provided restrictions on prayer rituals and led to the dispute on the right to pray in schools. This article examines the key elements of this case and the implications for teachers and schools.
14
Apr
Apr
As the NEU and NASUWT publish the results of their recent online ballots for teacher strike action, this article explains what happened and looks at where they might go next.
12
Mar
Mar
On 6th March, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget speech to parliament outlining government taxing and spending plans for the coming year and beyond. With potential industrial action and further teacher strikes on the horizon for later this year, there was keen interest to see whether the government position would move towards closer to union demands of increased school funding to try and head off clashes. This article gives an overview of the main Budget 2024 decisions affecting the sector with a brief analysis of what this might mean for schools and colleges.
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Feb
Feb
2023 saw a number of teacher strikes in England and Wales. This article analyses what might happen in 2024 as the two largest teaching unions, the NEU and NASUWT, begin to ramp up engagement with their members on the issue.
22
Feb
Feb
Do menopausal symptoms count as a disability? What are the implications for schools? The Equality and Human Rights Commission released new guidance on how employers should treat women experiencing menopausal symptoms with warnings about their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. With two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60…
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Oct
Oct
With the political party conference season now over, we look at some of the key announcements and proposals that may impact education in England over the next year and beyond. As education policy is generally devolved to the Welsh Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Northern Irish Assembly, these proposals will only directly affect English schools. With…