Unions

National Education Union deputy general secretary Niamh Sweeney resigns

Former sixth form college teacher was first person elected to the role, and was not due for re-election until...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Movers and Shakers

NASUWT leader Dr Patrick Roach to step down

Trade unionist says he won't seek a second term in the teaching union's top job

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Child poverty

Unions slam ‘devastating’ child homelessness rise

Headteachers warn insecure housing can impact children's wellbeing, health and ability to concentrate in school

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey
Election 2024

Publish STRB report and pay offer ‘immediately’, unions tell Keegan

Ministers will pay 'heavy political price' for any 'continued failure' to invest, say unions

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Unions

From the frontline: Heads reveal poverty, abuse and funding woes

Headteachers share their big talking points at the annual NAHT school leaders' conference

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Unions

Schools ‘sidelined’ in favour of ‘populist talk’, warns Whiteman

NAHT boss tells politicians to 'raise your game out of the gutter of smears, misdirection, and the creation of...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Unions

Pepe Di’Iasio nominated to succeed Barton as ASCL general secretary

Headteacher and former president is executive's pick, but members will have chance to challenge him

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

ASCL confirms date for first national strike ballot in union’s history

ASCL members in England will be asked to vote on strike action over the long-running teacher pay dispute from...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Ofsted rejects calls to halt inspections after week of turmoil

Spielman said debate about removing grades was 'legitimate', but stopping inspections 'not in children's best interests'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker