Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Tuesday
18th Jun 2024
International schools鈥 needs must not be overlooked
The Council of British International Schools鈥 chief executive says he hopes the next government takes heed of policy changes proposed by heads within the sector
GCSEs: Deprived schools worst hit by teacher absence
Challenges facing this year鈥檚 GCSE exams cohort are significantly higher in disadvantaged schools, findings suggest
Thursday
30th May 2024
Swinney: Cutting teachers would hinder drive to close attainment gap
But letter to councils from education secretary reveals that government stance on teacher numbers is not as hardline as previously appeared
Can flexible working really solve the teacher recruitment crisis?
In this edition of our Big Debate webinar, three trust leaders discuss the increasing range of flexible working opportunities on offer to their staff. But are initiatives like these enough to attract more teachers into the profession?
Tuesday
28th May 2024
Show how music is 鈥榓dequately funded鈥, Walker asks DfE
Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for 鈥榤isleading statements鈥 to MPs, in a letter seen by 糖心Vlog
Dismay as DfE confirms no teacher pay decision before election
Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can鈥檛 plan their budgets for September