Teachers show strike appetite, but low turnout issues Most NEU teachers vote in favour of strikes – but indicative ballot turnout below threshold
£1bn for schools to cover national insurance hike But some leaders report the funding falls up to 35 per cent short of covering the rise in costs
Search launched to find best school inclusion solutions Call for evidence to find ‘practical and scalable solutions’ for mainstream school inclusion
Ofsted open to ‘another consultation’ on inspection reforms if sector demands rethink Watchdog’s national director also insists report card proposals do not ‘throw the baby out with the bath water’
First rise in teachers’ pension contributions since 2015 to go ahead Plans to increase rates by up to £200 a year will be introduced in April, but lowest-paid would not be affected
Teachers bogged down by admin, and 7 other TIMSS 2023 findings How does England fare on experienced teachers, belonging and three-year GCSEs? All you need to know from international study
Movers and shakers: ImpactEd, Islington, Browne Jacobson, BEST This week’s movers and shakers include a keen drummer and a young politician with a passion for dance
Movers and shakers: Consilium, E-ACT, Athelstan, Rise This week’s movers and shakers include an animal lover, kinship carer, a musician, former lawyer and an ice hockey fan
Ofsted quiz: Can you spot a ‘strong’ rating from a ‘secure’ one? Ofsted plans to publish ‘toolkits’ to explain how the five new grades will be awarded in proposed report cards – but do they make sense?