Strike talks latest: DfE ‘pessimistic’ about prospect of more money Union leader calls for political intervention after six-hour crunch talks with department officials
Teacher strikes: ‘No concrete progress’ in pay talks, unions say Unions say government shows no sign of increasing this year’s pay award, but further meetings are likely
Gender pay gap widening for school leaders, new analysis shows Education unions and organisations have raised concerns after the gender pay gap for school leaders grew in 2021/22
Chartered College launches membership for teaching assistants New associate membership recognises ‘the important role of TAs, while providing a community of professional support’
Hardship charities for school staff swamped by demand Aid groups report rising demand for help covering essentials, as the cost-of-living squeeze hits current and former education staff
GMB union ballots school support staff over £1,925 pay rise Members polled over a pay deal worth 10.5% for the lowest-paid school staff and 4% for some higher earners
1 in 3 teachers spends £200 a month on travel as fuel costs soar A Teacher Tapp poll also found almost one in five says their household is ‘scraping by’ each month
Councils offer school support staff pay rise worth almost £2,000 each It leaves schools facing another unfunded cost increase that will further stretch budgets
Unions threaten results day disruption as AQA staff plan three-day strike Some AQA staff will strike over pay later this month, but the exam board said claims of results day disruption are ‘wrong’