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Government defends ‘challenging’ Sats reading paper following complaints

The Department for Education said Sats are meant to be ‘challenging’ after complaints that a paper was too difficult.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Schools ‘increasingly struggling to recruit teachers’

Issues over pay were not being addressed, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation said.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Coronation lesson plans sent directly to Scottish councils by UK Government

THE UK Government has sent resources intended to teach children about King Charles’s coronation and the role of the monarchy in the UK to councils…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Chances of securing preferred primary school place ‘depends on region’

Early findings suggest that many local authorities have seen a rise in the proportion of children receiving their first choice of primary school.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

‘Disastrous’ fall in new teachers as Londoners opt for better paid jobs

School leaders warned the situation has reached ‘a new low’

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

1 in 4 teachers may quit in next year, finds government's OWN study as pay row drags on

A report carried out by the government shows that 1 in 4 teachers are considering leaving the profession, with poor pay, long hours and huge pressure all cited as reasons why.

Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023

One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, survey finds

The Government report also found more than two in five school leaders work 60 hours a week or more in term time.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

NASUWT teaching union calls for talks after members reject England pay offer

General secretary says vote against one-off bonus and 4.5% pay rise means strikes in summer term ‘could be’ on the cards

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023

Government U-turns on crackdown to stop repeat of £100m apprenticeship rip-off

Exclusive: Apprenticeships minister Robert Halfon previously described use of taxpayer funds for university courses for top earners as ‘gaming the system’

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023