BME teachers facing endemic racism, says NASUWT…
Twice the number of black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers (31 per cent) compared to their white counterparts are reported to have experienced discrimination in the workplace in the last 12 months, according to research from NASUWT. The union states their ‘Annual Big Question’ survey shows “widespread inequality of treatment” and affirms that such discrimination is risking BME presence in the teacher workforce, which is already under-represented in […]
Forum Insight: 10 ways to succeed at networking events…
Walking into an event room full of people you don’t know can be a scary experience. However, there are proven ways to conquer this fear and make networking an enjoyable and a useful process to do business. Here, we share 10 of the best practices to eradicate those networking nerves. Plan ahead: Try to obtain […]
NAHT confirms school leaders’ opposed to grammar school openings…
Government plans on extended selection and opening new grammar schools have been rejected by school leaders across England, according to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). With data collected by the union in September stating that 80 per cent of NAHT members are opposed to the opening of new grammar schools, written evidence compiled […]
10,000 free independent school places could be created with joint funding…
A new system of joint funding by independent schools and the government could potentially see 10,000 new school places created every year at no cost to parents. In response to the government’s recent ‘Schools that work for everyone’ Green Paper consultation, the Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represents 1,300 schools across the country, has outlined […]
Part Two: Eligible? Here’s what you should be doing next…
In the second of our four-part feature on converting to academy status, Nicky Collins, partner at Slater Heelis LLP covers eligibility and application Eligibility Once you have undertaken the initial steps that we discussed last time, your governing body will then need to meet and pass a formal resolution to convert to a Multi Academy […]
Guest Blog, Claire Barker: What does the future hold for FE recruitment?
Further Education (FE) is in the midst of arguably the toughest climate yet; caught between a national recruitment shortage, rising student expectations and increasing costs – exacerbated by self-regulation, funding cuts, changes to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) work programmes, new legislation such as the apprenticeship levy, a changing political landscape and the impact […]
Guest Blog, Damien Roberts: Performance appraisals – prepping for success…
Over the last few years, an increased emphasis on performance-related pay (PRP) and performance management has meant the focus on appraisal meetings for staff has become a significant part of school life. Whether it’s for an annual appraisal or mid-year review, preparation is key; it takes time to consider objectives, assess performance and deliver specific […]
Part One: The first steps to achieving academy status…
In the first of our four-part series, Nicky Collins, partner at Slater Heelis LLP explains the step-by-step process of converting a school into an academy Pre-registration and registration You’ve done your research, made the decision that you’d like the freedom to be innovative with your curriculum, and you no longer want your hands tied over […]
Forum Insight: Savvy SEO tips for start-ups that won’t break the bank…
With 50 per cent of new businesses failing within five years, recent research has revealed that many small businesses are missing out on opportunities to market online due to a lack of digital knowledge. The research from 123 Reg found that 73 per cent said they did not advertise online and 42 per cent reported […]
Partnership will determine best career-boosting solution for young people…
A one million pound fund will offer the chance to test whether programmes such as CV clinics, work experience, or an online app are the best methods in delivering good careers education to young people. The partnership between The Careers & Enterprise Company, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch will […]