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School dinners latest victim of the cost of living crisis with popular beef roast axed

Catering staff trying to juggle finances are having to switch to value-for-money cuts of meat such as turkey instead of chicken as more than half of children at some schools are entitled to free lunches and experts say for some it is the only meal of the day

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Minister recognises schools are ‘not immune’ from rising food costs

Will Quince said schools must balance their own budgets but he can continue to explore idea of raising the free school meals threshold.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Heads warn of invigilator shortage for GCSE and A-level exams

Heads say using support staff, teachers and senior leaders to invigilate exams will affect other pupils’ education.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Don’t tell teachers which books to teach, says Phillipson

The shadow education secretary said the Government should not micromanage the curriculum.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Tory MP Michael Fabricant apologises for saying teachers had ‘quiet drinks during lockdown’

Tory MP says he did not mean to cause offence

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Tory MP Michael Fabricant says sorry for 'quiet drink' slur about teachers and nurses

Tory MP Michael Fabricant apologised for suggesting many teachers and nurses enjoyed a "quiet drink" at the end of the day in staff rooms during lockdown

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022

Tory MP apologises after attacking teachers and nurses to shield Boris Johnson

TORY MP Michael Fabricant has apologised after he attempted to throw teachers and nurses under the bus to deflect from the law-breaking behaviour of…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2022

Michael Fabricant apologises to teachers over ‘quiet drink during lockdown’ comments

The Tory MP said he did not mean to cause offence and applauded the work of the profession in ‘difficult, and sometimes impossible, conditions’.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2022

Most heads do not think multi-academy trusts will improve pupil outcomes

Survey data also finds many heads fear joining a MAT would lead to a loss of autonomy.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Heads say strain on services leaves families waiting years for support

Heads told the NAHT conference that they worry endlessly about whether they have done enough when making referrals.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022