Politics

Williamson lockdown texts reveal ‘secret contempt’ for teachers

Leaked messages suggest former education secretary claimed school staff looked for an 'excuse to avoid having to teach'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Admissions: Just 1 in 20 schools prioritise poorer pupils

But some settings, particularly free schools, are turning to 'innovative' approaches to be more inclusive, report finds

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

Teacher strikes: Half of northern schools close or restrict attendance

Around one in three pupils missed school in regions affected by today's walkout, attendance data suggests

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

School support staff employed by councils offered £2k pay deal

Increase is worth 9.42 per cent for the lowest-paid

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher pay

Teacher pay: What you need to know about the DfE’s case for a 3% rise

The government has submitted its evidence on pay for 2023-24 to the school teachers' review body. Here's what we...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

NEU ‘prepared’ to consider strikes pause

Leaders 'prepared to negotiate', but criticise government's ultimatum over walkouts next week

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher training

DfE ‘developing’ teaching apprenticeship for non-graduates

Ministers also 'reviewing' their existing postgraduate route 'with a view to making it more effective'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

Keegan pledges ‘formal talks’ if NEU calls off next week’s strike

Education secretary says she wants to find 'fair and reasonable settlement'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Teacher strikes

DfE recommends ‘affordable’ 3% teacher pay rise for 2023

But in their evidence to pay review body, ministers say there could be 'more headroom' if energy prices fall

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker and Amy Walker