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Podcast: End of a year of ‘unprecedented disruption’
The Tes news team on the big stories of the academic year 20/21, the teacher pay freeze, record absence rates and Oak Academy’s future
23 July 2021
‘Teacher pay freeze spells 8% fall in pay since 2007’
Analysis shows ’astounding’ drop in real terms pay of experienced teachers in 15 years when next year’s pay freeze is factored in
General
23 July 2021
£1m fund to support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils
New government pilot scheme aims to boost catch-up and reduce exclusions
General
22 July 2021
Scrap Sats to tackle learning gap, DfE told
Social Mobility Commission also calls for funding for mid-career teachers as incentive to work at disadvantaged schools
Primary
20 July 2021
Revealed: The next 50 schools getting rebuilding cash
School list unveiled alongside consultation on which ones should be prioritised in next phases of 10-year programme
General
19 July 2021
‘Anxiety and confusion’ over new Covid contacts plan
NHS Test and Trace will contact pupils with Covid directly to identify contacts – but teachers say plan is ‘ridiculous’
General
16 July 2021