Unions

The latest news and analysis on teaching unions in the UK, including teacher strikes, pay disputes, industrial action and more

Yesterday

20th Nov 2024

Heads’ leaders call for primary tests to be scrapped
The multiplication tables check and phonics screening check are ‘unnecessary’, the NAHT tells the government’s review of curriculum and assessment
The NAHT has called for a set of statutory primary assessments to be scrapped.

Thursday

14th Nov 2024

Reform delays hamper schools, but SLS sees some positive signs
Despite frustration over education reform, School Leaders Scotland president hits upbeat note over ‘steadfast’ support from Education Scotland
Reform delays hamper schools - but SLS sees some positive signs

Monday

21st Oct 2024

Schools close as strikes target first minister’s constituency
Support staff walkouts over pay are scheduled to last for two weeks and follow the October break meaning some pupils face being out of school for a month
School closed sign on fence

Wednesday

16th Oct 2024

3 ways the Employment Rights Bill could upend education
Alistair Wood explains why the proposed legislation could mean strikes become more common – and why teachers may find it easier to move schools
3 ways the Employment Rights Bill could upend education

Monday

14th Oct 2024

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
Labour’s first 100 days: Progress but plenty still to do

Friday

11th Oct 2024

How will the Employment Rights Bill impact schools?
Tes rounds up all we know so far about how the government’s planned workers’ rights legislation will affect teachers and support staff
judge hammer

Monday

7th Oct 2024

Patrick Roach stepping down as NASUWT general secretary
Teaching union general secretary says new government will give his successor the chance to ‘make their mark’
Dr Patrick Roach has announced he is standing down as NASUWT general secretary next year.
Unions call for urgent DfE action on pay, workload and funding
Teacher and school leader unions call for future pay increases to be significantly above RPI inflation, and oppose any introduction of targeted pay
Unions call for urgent DfE action on pay, workload and funding
NEU reps to push for home PPA time in academy trusts
NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede also says it will be up to the union to make a case for ‘the supposed freedoms of trusts’ to be curtailed over this parliament
Kebede PPA time
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Friday

4th Oct 2024

SEND provision in mainstream ‘needs to be investigated’
With Tes analysis revealing a sharp rise in pupils in SEND provision in mainstream schools, sector leaders voice concerns about a lack of oversight, guidance and funding
SEND class magnify
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Thursday

3rd Oct 2024

Teacher strikes over Glasgow job cuts put on hold
Strike ballots from both the EIS teaching union and primary school leaders’ body the AHDS failed to meet the 50 per cent turnout threshold
Egg timer

Monday

30th Sep 2024

Phillipson asks how teacher pay can support more flexibility
It is unlikely the 2025-26 pay award will be announced before maintained schools set their budgets, the education secretary warns – but vows to reset timelines for 2026-27
Phillipson asks STRB to look at how teacher pay can support flexibility