Schools in England promised an extra £1.3bn
The Government has responded to mounting pressure from campaigners regarding funding shortages by promising an extra £1.3 billion to schools in England over the next two years. Education Secretary Justine Greening has told MPs that she recognised there was public concern over school funding and that this “significant investment” would help to “raise standards, promote […]
Prevent duty causing concern amongst teachers
A controversial law requiring teachers to report pupils who show early signs of extremism has continued to divide teachers in England. The ‘Prevent’ strategy was launched by the Government two years ago, aimed at tackling radicalisation within schools, requesting that teachers report any signs of terrorist activity or radical behaviour to the police. However, Prevent […]
Transgender policies in schools a “waste of money”
A leading academic has said that introducing transgender policies in schools is a waste of time and taxpayers’ money, and could in fact confuse children even further. Speaking at the Festival of Education at Wellington School, Berkshire, author and academic Dr Joanna Williams claimed that putting policies together which included gender neutral toilets and uniforms […]
Government urged to protect child safeguarding budget in schools
Leading safeguarding experts Ethica Solutions has urged the Government to protect budget for statutory child safeguarding training and Continual Professional Development (CPD) for teachers. Radicalisation, gang culture and child sexual exploitation (CSE) are on the increase and a major concern. Figures show that in 2015 the total number of children assessed as being in need […]
School subject squeeze “shocking”, says The Supply Register
Research by teaching unions, including the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), has found that schools are dropping entire subjects from the curriculum, while also cutting hours of teaching for core subjects. A recent survey of 1,200 union members found that 71% of secondary staff said there had been […]
Disadvantaged pupils likely to face biggest funding cuts…
Schools with the most disadvantaged pupils are likely to face the biggest funding cuts when the government reallocates school funding, according to the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL). Calculations made by schoolcuts.org.uk — a new interactive map from both unions enabling users to see how each individual school could be affected in ‘real terms’ by the government’s intention to […]
Prep for SATs exams damaging children’s mental health…
According to a new survey from the National Union of Teachers (NUT), 90 per cent of the 6,500 primary teachers and head teachers surveyed across the UK have stated that the intense preparation key stage 2 students are faced with before embarking on the mandatory SATs exams is creating a harmful impact on children’s self-confidence and mental health. SATs preparation for students […]