Teachers ‘unsupported’ as Covid outbreaks continue to blight schools Almost half of teachers report testing positive last term, according to union survey
NASUWT votes to ‘mobilise’ for industrial action over pay Both main teachers’ unions have now put strikes on the table, after the NEU voted for an indicative ballot earlier this week
Statistics watchdog investigates DfE’s academy claims Union complains about ‘disgraceful, deliberate misuse of statistics’
Teacher who may never work again after assault gets £850k payout The compensation is understood to be one of the largest single payouts made to an education professional
MP’s claim teachers broke lockdown rules ‘insulting and offensive’ Conservative Michael Fabricant under fire for comments made while defending Boris Johnson over partygate
NEU conference: Shadow education secretary heckled over Ofsted Labour wants to reform the watchdog, while the National Education Union favours abolition
Nine things we learned from Ofsted’s latest education recovery research The watchdog found schools struggling with staff shortages, unclear Covid measures and identifying learning gaps
SEND review: New course to give SENCOs seat at top table DfE says existing qualification has ‘variability’ and might not provide ‘knowledge and skills’ needed
SEND review: Tiered support package for alternative provision Green paper proposes three-tier system focused on early intervention in mainstream schools