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The National Governance Association sets out an education manifesto to tackle the big issues raised by governors at schools across the country

But headteachers’ leaders warn that focus is also needed on retaining teachers

Union wants a ‘New Deal for Teachers’ including ‘real-terms pay restoration’ and action to cut workload and improve teacher-pupil ratios

For the final piece in the series looking at how parenthood impacts teachers, Emma Sheppard discusses how conditions for teacher-fathers and partners can be improved

Wales dropped PRP for teachers in 2020 in favour of yearly pay rises. Could England follow suit? Grainne Hallahan follows the money

This week’s essential education news includes a warning that teaching is becoming a ‘military tour of duty’, Sunak’s plan for a new qualification and worries about MAT finances

Special schools in particular may see increased cost pressures as they fund pay increases for more support staff, warn researchers

Concept of teaching as a lifelong career is ‘blown’, mental health charity leader tells ÌÇÐÄVlog

MSPs fear that money for poorer pupils and child abuse victims may be used to fund pay offer for school support workers, but education secretary promises ‘no detriment’ to these groups

Support staff are integral to the smooth running of schools – paying them properly is about fairness and decency, but also making sure children thrive

This week’s essential education news includes a sharp rise in Ofsted reports changed after school complaints, criticisms of Rishi Sunak’s plans for a British Baccalaureate, and 27 new schools being added to the list of those containing RAAC

How schools can ensure that new parents working in teaching are supported before, during and after maternity leave