IFS on free school meals
Restrictive eligibility and a focus on means-testing eligibility results in many more children going hungry than are receiving free school meals.
Restrictive eligibility and a focus on means-testing eligibility results in many more children going hungry than are receiving free school meals.
The Government has been unwilling to seriously engage with the causes of strike action.
Bridget Phillipson's proposal to remove the four headline grades that Ofsted currently awards is a welcome step towards addressing inspection issues.
In responding to the pay claims of teachers ‘ unions, the government responds with the same refrains – “There’s no money".
After days of intensive negotiation, the education unions ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU have been presented with a pay offer by the education Secretary.
Keegan's email displays a total disregard for the situation heads are in. It is not good enough to tell them there is enough money in the system if it isn’t distributed to the point of need.
This overview sets out the main features of the proposed LGPS 2014 starting from 1 April 2014.
The NEU and other unions have produced a joint letter on an issue with the ‘best consecutive 3 in 10’ average salary calculation in the TPS final salary pension scheme.
The NEU is aware of an issue with the ‘best consecutive 3 in 10’ average salary calculation in the TPS final salary pension scheme which can lead to potential losses for members.
Teachers who joined the TPS before 2015 will have part or all of their pension in the final salary section.
Following lengthy negotiations with the Welsh Government, a new, revised and fully-funded pay offer will be put to teacher members.
A properly funded early years sector is crucial to any attempts to improve the educational outcomes of children across the country.