Oracy

Teacher training, GCSE reform and investment needed to make oracy the ‘fourth R’

Oracy Commission sets out how to embed speaking, listening and communication throughout the curriculum

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Freddie Whittaker
Movers and Shakers

NASUWT leader Dr Patrick Roach to step down

Trade unionist says he won't seek a second term in the teaching union's top job

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher pay

More ‘above-inflation’ pay rises needed, say unions

Pay recommendations must not be constrained by 'existing inadequate funding levels', say leaders

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Freddie Whittaker
News

More grammars and SEND shame in Tories’ muddled messaging 

Four leadership contenders had little to say about what they'd do differently in education if elected

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
GCSEs

GCSEs: Exam aids to remain for three more years

Bridget Phillipson extends use of formula and equation sheets for maths, physics and combined science until 2027

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

School attendance: New ‘research commission’ to examine pupil engagement

Group to survey more than 100,000 school pupils, as new government quiet on future of attendance alliance

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Freddie Whittaker
News

Uniform: 1 in 10 parents report need for 5+ branded items

Requirement of branded items such as socks, shoes, trousers and coats is still fairly common, despite government crackdown

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

NEU teachers vote to accept 5.5% pay rise

But leader Daniel Kebede calls for 'major pay correction'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher pay

Phillipson asks STRB for 2025 pay recommendation ‘at the earliest point’

Education secretary also calls for a recommendation on whether greater flexibility is needed for TLR payments

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker