Dodd Partners
Schools are weathering the storm better than some public services, but a lack of funding will slow recovery
DfE confirms pay scales following offer of 5% for most teachers and 8.9% increase in starting salaries
Two unions representing hundreds of thousands of school staff prepare for formal ballots over government pay proposals
DfE has hired 13 absence advisers, but investigation suggests over 600 attendance staff have been slashed from councils
Indicative ballot result is first official sign of support in the sector for walkouts over pay, with school teachers...
Children's commissioner also calls for an extended school day to address gaps in provision for older children
Increase in bursaries in shortage subject represents tacit admission slashing support last year was a mistake
The former New Schools Network chief left his government role last month after less than a year
Gullis said he feared some schools spend the £2.6bn grant 'in ways that the funding is not intended'
