Authors

 Alistair Wood

Alistair Wood is co-founder and chief executive officer of Edapt, an organisation supporting teachers in employment disputes.

Alistair is an accomplished educational leader and entrepreneur who previously served as assistant principal and head of sixth form at North London Collegiate School Dubai, and held teaching positions at Wellington College and North London Collegiate School Jeju.

All articles by  Alistair Wood
Why a Schrödinger’s pay deal will drive debate and division
Government will claim a pay rise above inflation, unions will argue a pay cut – but teachers deserve better than economic sleight of hand, argues Alistair Wood
General
18 June 2026
Cat grabbing money inside a box
Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools?
The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead – and beyond
General
7 January 2026
Scales of justice
Why 2026 will be a pivotal year for the school workforce
The convergence of numerous decisions on pay, funding and workforce will mean the risk of industrial action is high this calendar year, writes Alistair Wood
General
28 December 2025
Storm clouds on sunny day
What are the rules around teachers attending protests?
The CEO of Edapt explains how the law reconciles the tension between the rights of teachers and their responsibilities as educators
General
30 October 2024
Teacher Protest Stand Up to Racism
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
General
16 October 2024
3 ways the Employment Rights Bill could upend education
What can teachers say and do during the election period?
General elections bring a number of rules and guidelines into play for teachers and schools. CEO of Edapt Alistair Wood outlines what you need to know
General
7 June 2024
What can teachers say and do during the election period?