Monday
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
Give LAs more time to address SEND deficits, union says
The NASUWT teaching union calls on the chancellor to relieve some of the pressure on local authorities created by high-needs block deficits
Friday
Violence in schools in focus again after Fife EIS survey
Teachers report growing concerns about abuse from parents on social media amid what the union describes as a ‘sustained crisis’ of violence and aggression in many schools
Delay private school fee VAT charge or lose teachers ‘permanently’
Headteachers’ and teachers’ leaders have urged ministers to delay implementation of the government’s school fee levy to next September, and to carry out an impact assessment
Wednesday
Sixth-form teachers to vote on strikes over pay
NEU announces a formal strike ballot over pay for members at 40 sixth-form colleges
Scottish teacher pay offer backed by EIS members
Heavy vote in favour of 4.27 per cent pay rise after a week-long online ballot, with result described as ‘very clear mandate’
