Blogs

The NEU attended the launch event for the report "Growing Up Online: Children's Online Activities, Harm, and Safety in Northern Ireland" at Stranmillis University College on Thursday 21 September 2023.

Government ministers claim improved reading ability among primary pupils is down to a prescriptive approach to how to teach children to read. But, as Dominic Wyse reveals, the facts behind the figures paint quite a different picture.

A review of secondary assessment and qualifications in Scotland has recommended fewer exams and a wider range of assessment methods to meet the needs of all students.

A West Yorkshire member on their light touch approach to making pupils 'secondary ready', not 'SATs ready'.

Students Hamza Shahbaz and Gabriel Perez detail their experiences of campaigning for much needed change in the education system, specifically around the outdated Ofsted inspectorate.

In responding to the pay claims of teachers ‘ unions, the government responds with the same refrains – “There’s no money".

Martina Porter, Managing Director of an Independent Training Provider, questions the independence of Ofsted’s convoluted complaints procedure.

Dr Meryl Batchelder, explains how climate education can be embraced in schools.

Mark Langhammer, the Northern Ireland, regional secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), on why teachers across all five main unions are embroiled in industrial action short of strike.

An NEU member describes the impact Ofsted’s framework has on subject leaders working in primary schools.

Education journalist Warwick Mansell explores Ofsted’s deliberate avoidance of investigating school staff concerns.

Michael Farrelly, senior leader in a Special primary school, explains how Ofsted is a driving factor in the teaching recruitment crisis.