STRB recommends teacher pay rise ‘close to 4%’ – reports Leaders say further unfunded pay rises would cause ‘ruinuous harm’ – but No 10 rule out extra cash
NEU backs strikes ‘blueprint’ to ‘take on’ large MATs Conference also votes to aim to win improved working conditions and ‘undermine the notion of academy freedoms’
79 schools withdraw from breakfast clubs trial Many schools cite inadequate funding, raising concerns about the viability of the full rollout
DfE commits to trans guidance this year after Supreme Court ruling Legal experts urge schools to avoid a ‘blanket’ approach in response to the judgment
‘Give teachers hope’, Roach tells Phillipson as he leaves NASUWT role Departing union boss urges government to ‘focus on delivery’ as he hands the reins to Matt Wrack
DfE confirms paltry 3p infant free school meals funding rise 1.2% increase is far below predicted rises in food and wage costs
School support staff offered 3.2% pay rise But unfunded rise will place further pressure on school budgets
Teacher pay: NASUWT could ballot members within weeks Conference passes motion for ‘immediate’ move to a ballot if government doesn’t ‘fully-fund’ its 2025 pay offer
Matt Wrack confirmed as next NASUWT general secretary Former Fire Brigades Union chief becomes first union boss without an education background