Thursday
NEU challenges Keegan over teacher pay ‘delays’
The NEU teachers’ union calls on education secretary Gillian Keegan to urgently issue a remit to the School Teachers’ Review Body
Weekly round-up: Ruth Perry verdict and trainee shortage
This week’s essential education news includes the inquest ruling on the death of Ruth Perry and the DfE falling far short of its targets for new teacher trainees
Thursday
Weekly round-up: Teacher shortages and DfE strike plans
This week’s essential education news includes new data revealing the difficulties in finding enough teachers and reaction to the DfE’s plans to limit teacher strikes
ITT: DfE maths bursary plan ‘cut teacher numbers’
Government scheme to increase the number of maths teachers by spreading out financial incentives actually led to fewer staff in the system, analysis suggests
Academies body CST takes legal advice over DfE strike plan
Confederation of School Trusts CEO Leora Cruddas warns that minimum service levels risk putting schools ‘in direct conflict’ with their staff
Wednesday
New strike rules will spark High Court battle, heads warn
ASCL leader says he expects DfE plan to impose minimum service levels in schools during teacher strikes to be challenged in the High Court
NI teachers strike in long-running pay dispute
Unions say teacher pay in Northern Ireland compares badly with other parts of the UK but they are still hearing ‘excuses’ over the lack of a deal
Tuesday
Teacher strike changes: what the DfE said today
The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during strikes – here’s what they mean for staff and leaders
DfE: Heads ‘best placed’ to choose staff to work during strike
The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during staff strike action
Revealed: DfE plan to keep most pupils in school during strikes
DfE discussion paper says there is a ‘strong case’ for ensuring face-to-face education continues for around 3 in 4 pupils during strikes
