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Paul Whiteman
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Labour’s first 100 days: progress but real work lies ahead
NAHT’s Paul Whiteman reflects on Labour’s education achievement after 100 days – and outlines why the hard work lies ahead
General
14 October 2024
Labour’s first 100 days: Progress but plenty still to do
‘Schools cannot solve attendance crisis on their own’
It is clear the scale of the attendance crisis means a cross-department, multi-sector approach is required, says NAHT leader Paul Whiteman
General
24 October 2023
'Schools cannot solve attendance crisis on their own'
Think you’re working hard already? There’s more to come
The government is talking big on catch-up – but it must make sure teachers are properly supported, says Paul Whiteman
19 May 2021
‘The pay freeze is a slap in the face for teachers’
The government’s pay decision could lead to an exodus of exhausted teachers from the profession, warns Paul Whiteman
17 February 2021
When we reopen schools, they need to stay open
In reopening schools, we need a plan to ensure that we can withstand anything Covid throws at us, says Paul Whiteman
4 February 2021
Teachers save the government’s bacon, over and over
If teachers acted as incompetently as politicians, they would be out of a job. But accountability only cuts one way, says Paul Whiteman
9 October 2020