Workforce

A raft of new documents for schools to help introduce flexible working have been released -here’s what you need to know

MSPs fear that money for poorer pupils and child abuse victims may be used to fund pay offer for school support workers, but education secretary promises ‘no detriment’ to these groups

Support staff are integral to the smooth running of schools – paying them properly is about fairness and decency, but also making sure children thrive

Education spokesperson Munira Wilson on what the party would do for schools to be unveiled at the Liberal Democrat Conference

Revealed: watchdog does not know how many inspectors have taught particular subjects or worked in primaries, secondaries or special schools

NFER recommends the government should widen the scope of the teacher recruitment and retention strategy to include TAs

The education committee heard earlier this year there was limited coordination between schools, local services and authorities on criminal child exploitation

Scottish education directors ‘struggle to see the logic’ of an absolute commitment to maintaining teacher numbers and hope relaxing ring-fenced budget will allow more flexibility

Asking new teachers to take on subjects outside their specialism is having a major impact on teacher recruitment and retention, says Hari Rentala from the Institute of Physics

DfE commits to a three-year deadline for reducing teachers’ working hours, and confirms it is refreshing its 2019 recruitment and retention strategy

Scottish primary headteachers are increasingly negative about the role – and most deputes and principal teachers don’t want the job. So, what needs to be done?

The largest cohort to leave education last year was women aged 30-39 – many of whom are new mothers. Clearly, things need to change – and fast, says Emma Sheppard