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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

One in five teachers hit or punched by pupils in the past year, shocking survey shows

The NASUWT says there have been 30,000 violent incidents against teachers involving pupils with a weapon in the last 12 months

The Independent UK

Teachers are being punched, kicked, shoved or spat at by pupils – survey

Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, warned of an ‘unprecedented surge’ of violence and abuse in schools in recent years.

The Independent UK

Teacher knocked unconscious after pupil threw laptop at her head

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Teachers ‘concerned’ about implications for pupils after Supreme Court ruling

Education unions are calling on the Government to provide clear guidance to schools and colleges on how to interpret the law in regard to children.

Evening Standard

Majority of teachers say support for special needs pupils has decreased – survey

The findings have been released ahead of the NASUWT teaching union’s annual conference in Liverpool over Easter.

The Independent UK

Teacher awarded five-figure payout after pupil threw laptop at her head

The settlement was among several awarded to teachers last year over issues such as injuries or discrimination in the workplace

The Independent UK

Ministers raise concern over NASUWT move for ‘combative’ ex-FBU chief

Matt Wrack in line to become leader of traditionally moderate union despite lack of teaching experience

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Can teachers afford to buy a house in Europe, and how long would it take?

Euronews calculated how many months of salary a teacher would need to buy a 100 m² home across Europe, using data from the OECD and Numbeo.

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Teachers launch legal action over pension delays stalling divorces

Union says hold-ups in issuing pension transfer values causing ‘intolerable strain’

The Guardian - UK

Former firefighters’ union leader in bid to head NASUWT

The national executive of the teaching union has endorsed Matt Wrack to replace Dr Patrick Roach who has announced he is not seeking re-election.

Evening Standard

Sixth form colleges could face walkouts after teachers vote for action over pay

Members of the NASUWT teaching union in non-academised sixth form colleges have backed strike action in a fight for a pay increase.

Evening Standard

King sends message of support to help drive up allergy awareness in schools

Allergy School includes free resources for all nurseries, primary schools and out-of-school clubs.

The Independent UK

Schools in Scotland witness ‘exponential increase’ in pupil violence

Teaching union finds 44% of its members have experienced physical abuse or violent episodes in last 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Teachers in sixth form colleges stage further strike action in pay dispute

National Education Union teacher members have already staged seven days of walkouts in sixth form colleges.

Evening Standard

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'No consequences': Teachers to go on strike over pupil behaviour

Teachers at a school in East Dunbartonshire are set to take industrial action after claiming pupils face "no consequences" for abuse and…

The Independent UK

More strike days planned for sixth form college teachers in pay dispute

The National Education Union has already staged seven days of action in 32 sixth form colleges in England since November.

Evening Standard

Union ballots teachers in sixth form colleges for industrial action over pay

Members have been offered a ‘divisive’ pay offer and such ‘unfairness’ should not be accepted, the NASUWT leader said.

Evening Standard

Planned free schools in doubt as Government launches review

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said some of the funding could have been ‘put to better use’ to improve deteriorating schools.

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One-word Ofsted ratings for schools scrapped with immediate effect after Ruth Perry’s suicide

The government says the change, which follows the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023, needed to reduce the high stakes for schools

The Conversation

Why school suspensions and exclusions have risen dramatically in England – and what could be done

The government looks set to implement a shift in how behaviour is managed in English schools. This would focus on keeping pupils in attendance.

The Guardian - UK

My children are childfree and that’s fine by me

Asking whether a couple are going to have offspring can be intrusive and judgmental

The Guardian - UK

Teachers’ mental health ‘crisis’ prompts call for suicide prevention strategy

NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges

Evening Standard

Teachers turning to alcohol to cope with work, survey finds

Nearly nine in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health in the last 12 months, according to an NASUWT union poll.

Evening Standard

Some schools ‘could go to the wall’ under Labour’s planned tax on private sector

The NASUWT teaching union leader is ‘concerned’ about the possible consequences of proposals to charge 20% VAT on private schools.

Evening Standard

Teaching union members back further strike action over pay

The National Education Union will decide next steps over pay and funding at its annual conference in Bournemouth next week

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