Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Thursday
30th May 2024
Swinney: Cutting teachers would hinder drive to close attainment gap
But letter to councils from education secretary reveals that government stance on teacher numbers is not as hardline as previously appeared
Can flexible working really solve the teacher recruitment crisis?
In this edition of our Big Debate webinar, three trust leaders discuss the increasing range of flexible working opportunities on offer to their staff. But are initiatives like these enough to attract more teachers into the profession?
Tuesday
28th May 2024
Show how music is ‘adequately funded’, Walker asks DfE
Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for ‘misleading statements’ to MPs, in a letter seen by Tes
Dismay as DfE confirms no teacher pay decision before election
Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can’t plan their budgets for September